The "Switch in Time That Saved Nine" Refers to ________

question 64

Multiple Choice

The "switch in time that saved nine" refers to ________.

• A) a change in the ideological direction of the Supreme Court decisions in response to a proposal by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to expand the size of the Supreme Court
• B) a change in the makeup of the Supreme Court proposed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt that expanded the court from seven to nine members
• C) a change of heart by President Franklin D. Roosevelt regarding his proposed court-packing plan
• D) President Franklin D. Roosevelt's plan to expand the size of the court to 15 justices to change the Court's composition so that it would be more sympathetic to his policies
• E) Congress's reaction to President Franklin D. Roosevelt's court-packing plan

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Definitions:

Theory Of Planned Behavior

A psychological theory that links beliefs and behavior, suggesting that an individual's behavioral intentions are shaped by their attitudes towards the behavior, subjective norms, and perceived control over the behavior.

Intention To Act

A mental state that represents a commitment to carrying out an action or actions in the future.

Subjective Norms

Beliefs about the social pressures to perform or not perform a particular behavior, which can influence an individual's actions.

Perceived Behavioral Control

An individual's belief in their capability to exert control over their own behavior.