Question

How did critics view the judicial reform bill under Roosevelt?
They thought that it would weaken the presidency and strengthen the court.
They felt that it was an attempt to gain influence on the Supreme Court.
They viewed it as a way to take power away from the government and give it to the people.
They thought that it would bring an end to the programs created by the New Deal.

Answer 1

They felt that it was an attempt to gain influence on the Supreme Court. Critics called it the "court‑packing" plan and argued it was an effort by Roosevelt to control or soften the Court to protect New Deal programs.