FDR and the Supreme Court Conflict

In 1937, FDR proposed increasing the number of Supreme Court justices to support his New Deal, facing strong opposition. Despite his landslide reelection, the Supreme Court invalidated many New Deal measures. FDR's plan to appoint additional justices was seen as an attempt to dilute conservative power. The proposal faced backlash from both the judiciary and Congress, leading to its defeat. However, FDR eventually appointed eight justices, transforming the judiciary's role in the New Deal.

What economic conditions did FDR inherit when he took office in 1933?

• Economic prosperity

• Low industrial production and high unemployment

• High industrial production and low unemployment

• Stable prices and wages

What was the collective name given to FDR's recovery initiatives?

• The Square Deal

• The New Deal

• The Fair Deal

• The Great Society

Which group of justices consistently opposed FDR's New Deal measures?

• The Judicial Activists

• The Four Horsemen

• The Liberal Block

• The Conservative Coalition

What was FDR's proposed solution to the Supreme Court's opposition to his New Deal?

• Increasing the number of justices

• Reducing the Court's power

• Impeaching the justices

• Abolishing the Supreme Court

What was the original number of Supreme Court justices set by Congress?

• Ten

• Six

• Nine

• Seven

How did Chief Justice Hughes respond to FDR's proposal?

• He supported it

• He remained neutral

• He opposed it

• He resigned

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court's stance on New Deal initiatives in the spring of 1937?

• They upheld several New Deal measures

• They continued to oppose them

• They remained divided

• They declared all New Deal measures unconstitutional

What was the revised proposal by the Roosevelt administration regarding the appointment of justices?

• Appointing justices based on a public vote

• Appointing justices only when a vacancy occurs

• Appointing two justices per year

• Appointing one justice per year for each member over 75

What event marked the end of FDR's plan to enlarge the Supreme Court?

• The death of Senator Robinson

• The Senate's rejection of the bill

• The retirement of Justice Van Devanter

• The Supreme Court's acceptance of New Deal measures

How many Supreme Court justices did FDR eventually appoint during his presidency?

• Four

• Six

• Eight

• Ten