Question
Because of Supreme Court decisions that invalidated New Deal programs, in 1937 President Roosevelt put forth a plan to increase the number of justices in order to swing the Court to his side. How was this situation resolved?
Multiple choice question.
Congress refused to pass the necessary legislation.
Two justices died, giving Roosevelt the power to appoint two new ones.
One justice inexplicably changed sides, giving Roosevelt the majority he wanted.
The number of justices was increased to ten.
Multiple choice question.
Congress refused to pass the necessary legislation.
Two justices died, giving Roosevelt the power to appoint two new ones.
One justice inexplicably changed sides, giving Roosevelt the majority he wanted.
The number of justices was increased to ten.
Answers
GPT 3.5
Congress refused to pass the necessary legislation.