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President Franklin Roosevelt tried to expand the Supreme Court to include an additional 15 judges. This was called "court packing," since he was trying to "pack" the court with his favorite judges. It didn't pass.
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∙ 11y agoHe didn't. He attempted to increase the number of justices and impose an age limit
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What led Franklin D Roosevelt running for president?
to make a change
Why did Franklin D Roosevelt want to serve the nation?
to make a change
What did president Roosevelt attempt to do in response to these supreme courts decisions?
make a bill that placed more justices on the Supreme Court
What contributions did Franklin Roosevelt make as president?
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How can the president make an informal change to the constituon?
I am not sure what the term "informal change" means. The president can not make any changes in the Constitution. His actions may prompt supreme court decisions which change the interpretation of the Constitution. His supreme court appointments may lead to decisions which are in line with changes the Presidents wants to see made. He can disobey court decisions to a limited extent , especially if he has great popular support for what he does.
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by expanding the nine-member court with up to six more justices
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To make his New Deal policies permanent
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