What created the impression that FDR was trying to interfere with the Constitution's separation of powers and undermine the Court's independence?

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18 September, 16:02

What created the impression that FDR was trying to interfere with the Constitution's separation of powers and undermine the Court's independence?

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Eduardo Livingston · Answer 1

Answer: The court packing scheme

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The Court-packing scheme also known as the Judicial reforms procedure Bill of 1937, this Bill was proposed by President Franklin D Roosevelt to enable him obtain favorable judgements from towards the new Legislative Bill The Court-packing scheme failed because Majority of United States citizens saw it as the President's misuse of powers and revolted against it, the Senate also held the Bill for a long time preventing its hearing and passage.