Question

Why did Roosevelt feel the need to propose expanding the number of justices on the Supreme Court?

A. The Supreme Court didn't consider his election valid.
B. The Supreme Court was struggling under a heavy workload.
C. The Supreme Court had been striking down New Deal Programs as unconstitutional.
D. The Supreme Court was refusing to hear new cases.

Answer 1

C. The Supreme Court had been striking down the New Deal Programs as unconstitutional 

Answer 2

It's because the Supreme Court had been striking down New Deal Programs as unconstitutional.