Exam Questions with Answers
Why did Roosevelt want to reorganize the Supreme Court? Check all of the boxes that apply. - Correct
Answers: The Supreme Court had already struck down several important New Dealpolicies.
Roosevelt believed that future programs could be ruled unconstitutional.
Roosevelt wanted to add judges to the court who would support his policies.
liberal - Correct Answers: a philosophy that says it is the government's role to correct social inequalities
Think about what you know about the Supreme Court and American government. What is the role of
the Supreme Court? - Correct Answers: to interpret and apply the law
Why did the liberal opposition criticize the New Deal? Check all of the boxes that apply. - Correct
Answers: They thought that the New Deal didn't provide enough economic opportunity.
They thought that the New Deal did not provide enough redistribution of wealth.
They thought that the New Deal did not provide enough social programs.
Which of these actions would not have been supported by the manifesto? - Correct Answers: raising
taxes to higher levels
Why did Alf Landon and conservative leaders oppose the New Deal? Check all of the boxes that apply. -
Correct Answers: They thought that the New Deal raised taxes too much.
They thought that the New Deal kept states from regulating their own affairs.
They thought that the New Deal interfered with business and labor practices.
They thought that the New Deal gave Roosevelt too much power and influence.
Why did many conservatives disagree with New Deal economic policies? - Correct Answers: Many
conservatives believed in balanced budgets, low taxes, and low government spending.