Question

A cartoon shows President Franklin D. Roosevelt showing a drawing of the Supreme Court building with two new large buildings on either side that have flags labelled FDR flying on top. Under the buildings, it says, New Deal Plan for Enlarged Supreme Court. Roosevelt is saying, Harold, I may want to do this. How about a PWA grant? The man looking on has dropped his hat, which is labelled, Ickes, and looks at the drawing of the court with surprise.

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What statement best describes the artist's viewpoint in this cartoon?

Most Americans would support Roosevelt no matter what.
Roosevelt's plans to expand the Supreme Court were not well thought out.
The government did not have money to spend on new buildings.
Congress would cease to pass Roosevelt's initiatives mostly because of the court-packing plan.

Answer 1

Congress would cease to pass Roosevelt's initiatives mostly because of the court-packing plan.

Step-by-step explanation:

Just a guess

Answer 2

The statement that is best describes the artist's viewpoint in this cartoon of President Franklin D. Roosevelt is "Roosevelt's plans to expand the Supreme Court were not well thought out". Option B is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

The cartoon illustrates President Roosevelt presenting a sketch proposing an expanded Supreme Court flanked by new buildings bearing his name. The shocked reaction of the onlooker, likely Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes, dropping his hat, suggests surprise or concern at the audacity and implications of the plan. This reaction signifies the artist's critique of Roosevelt's proposal, implying that the plan lacked careful consideration and was perhaps seen as an overreach of executive power.

By referencing a PWA (Public Works Administration) grant, the cartoon highlights potential fiscal concerns and questions the feasibility of the endeavor, indicating the artist's skepticism regarding the financial viability of such a move.

Correct option: B. Roosevelt's plans to expand the Supreme Court were not well thought out.