WorksheetsVideo Quiz: FDRs Court Packing Scheme
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
What was the purpose of FDR's proposal to add more justices?
To decrease the workload of the court
To protect the New Deal
To improve international relations
To reduce government spending
What was the ultimate result 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 is the reflection question posed in the document?
What do you think about FDR's court packing plan? Do you believe it was justified?
How did the New Deal impact the economy?
What are the benefits of a balanced government?
How should the Supreme Court be structured?
Which of the following is a role of the executive branch?
Interpret laws
Enforce laws
Make laws
Amend laws
What is the primary function of the Supreme Court?
Create laws
Enforce laws
Interpret laws
Amend laws
