Question

What was the result of FDR's court-packing scheme?

A. The Supreme Court split into two courts to better handle cases.
B. The supreme Court expanded to 11 members.
C. The Supreme Court attacked New Deal programs more than ever.
D. The Supreme Court more willingly accepted a larger role for the federal government.

Answer 1

He wanted to expend the Supreme Court to 11 justices, namely justices who supported his policies and approved of his actions. The current Court was continually negatively considering many of his actions, and he wanted to increase the number of justices to counter this. 

Answer 2

The answer is "D." The Supreme Court more willingly accepted a larger role for the federal government.