FDR's Supreme Court Packing Plan Explained - Judicial Procedures Reform Bill of 1937

The video by Mr. Hughes covers FDR's court packing plan of 1937, explaining its context, challenges, and impact. It begins with an overview of FDR's New Deal successes and the judicial challenges faced, particularly the NRA and AAA being deemed unconstitutional. The video then delves into key Supreme Court cases and FDR's controversial court packing plan, which aimed to add more justices to the Supreme Court. Despite not being unconstitutional, the plan faced public backlash and ultimately failed in the Senate, affecting FDR's second term and public opinion. The video concludes with a call to explore more educational content.

Explain the significance of the National Recovery Act and the Agricultural Adjustment Act in relation to the court packing plan.

How did the Supreme Court's decisions impact FDR's New Deal programs?

What was the main purpose of FDR's court packing plan?

What arguments did FDR use to justify the need for more Supreme Court justices?

How did the court packing plan reflect the principles of separation of powers?

Discuss the public perception of FDR during the time of the court packing plan.

What were the consequences of FDR's court packing plan on his presidency?