Video Quiz: FDRs Court Packing Scheme

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Federal Branch

The Legislative Branch is composed of which two parts?

• President and Vice President

• Senate and House of Representatives

• Supreme Court and Lower Courts

• Cabinet and Agencies

What is the role of the judicial branch in the context of laws?

• To create laws

• To enforce laws

• To decide the constitutionality of laws

• To veto laws

How many justices does the Supreme Court consist of?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11

What majority is needed in the Supreme Court to declare a law constitutional or unconstitutional?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

What was the government program FDR aimed to protect with his plan?

• The Fair Deal

• The New Deal

• The Great Society

• The Square Deal

What was FDR's response to the Supreme Court's decisions?

• He proposed to add six more justices to the Supreme Court.

• He accepted the decisions without any action.

• He appealed to the United Nations.

• He resigned from the presidency.

• He attempted to impeach the justices.

What was the main concern about FDR's court packing plan?

• It would decrease the power of the Supreme Court.

• It would increase FDR's power and undermine the principle of checks and balances among branches of government.

• It would lead to more balanced government powers.

• It would strengthen the legislative branch.

What was the outcome of FDR's court packing plan?

• It was successful and increased the number of justices.

• It failed, but the New Deal programs largely remained intact.

• It was never proposed.

• It was partially successful.

What was the reaction from FDR's own party to the court packing plan?

• Full support

• Significant backlash

• Indifference

• Enthusiasm