Apentix/AP US History/Unit 7: Period 7 (1890-1945)/Question
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President Franklin Roosevelt's 1937 court-packing plan proposed to

A.add a new justice to the Supreme Court for each sitting justice over seventy who refused to retire
B.reduce the number of Supreme Court justices to five
C.elect Supreme Court justices by popular vote
D.abolish the Supreme Court's power of judicial review

Explanation

Core Concept

Frustrated by rulings that struck down New Deal laws, Roosevelt asked Congress to enlarge the Court, which would have let him appoint justices friendly to his program. Congress refused, and the plan hurt Roosevelt politically even though the Court soon began upholding New Deal measures.

Correct Answer

Aadd a new justice to the Supreme Court for each sitting justice over seventy who refused to retire

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