Court Composition Changes
The number of justices on the Supreme Court has fluctuated since its inception, influenced by the addition of new states and political pressures. A significant attempt to alter the court's structure occurred in 1937 when a president sought to expand the court to counteract opposition to his policies, but this plan faced strong bipartisan resistance. Notably, only a handful of presidents have not appointed a justice during their term, highlighting the importance of this power in shaping the judiciary.In this clip
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