Court Packing
Adding more justices to the US Supreme Court in order to obtain favorable rulings for the New Deal
Real World Example
Court packing was a controversial plan proposed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930s to add more justices to the US Supreme Court. He wanted to ensure his New Deal programs, which aimed to help the country recover from the Great Depression, were not struck down by the Court. This event highlighted tensions between different branches of government and raised concerns about the balance of power, which are still relevant today. For example, debates about how much influence one branch of government should have over another continue to affect decisions on important issues like healthcare and education. These discussions can impact daily life by influencing the laws that determine things like job opportunities and access to social services.
