Question

critics of the new deal - #56
multiple - choice question
why might roosevelt have wanted to appoint justices himself?
to reshape the court in favor of new deal policies
to limit the influence of the executive branch on the judiciary
to maintain an impartial supreme court during the great depression

Explanation:

During the New Deal era, the Supreme - Court struck down some New Deal policies. Roosevelt wanted to appoint justices who would be more favorable to his New Deal policies, thus reshaping the Court to support his agenda. Limiting executive - branch influence on the judiciary is contrary to his goal. Maintaining an impartial court was not his main motivation as he was trying to get his policies passed.

Answer:

To reshape the Court in favor of New Deal policies