Multiple Choice. Why did President Franklin D. Roosevelt lose supporters during his battle with the Supreme Court over the New Deal? (1 point)

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Many believed Roosevelt was seeking to limit the authority of the federal judiciary by expanding the power of state and local court systems.
Many believed Roosevelt was seeking to limit the authority of the federal judiciary by expanding the power of state and local court systems.

Many believed Roosevelt was undermining the independence of the judicial branch by attempting to appoint more justices that supported his policies.
Many believed Roosevelt was undermining the independence of the judicial branch by attempting to appoint more justices that supported his policies.

Many believed Roosevelt was attempting to divert resources from important social programs during a time when many Americans relied on them.
Many believed Roosevelt was attempting to divert resources from important social programs during a time when many Americans relied on them.

Many believed Roosevelt was catering to the interests of major corporations by limiting the ability of the government to regulate business activity.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Many believed Roosevelt was undermining the independence of the judicial branch by attempting to appoint more justices that supported his policies.

This belief led to significant backlash against Roosevelt, as many viewed his actions as an overreach of presidential power and a threat to the checks and balances established in the U.S. government.