the court-packing fight and the triumph of democracy Solomon, Burt 1948- creator text bibliography biography nyu New York Walker & Co. 2009 monographic eng spa

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viii-337 p.-[16] f. of pl.) : ill. ; 25 cm. This fascinating, behind-the-scenes story of Franklin Roosevelt's attempt to pack the Supreme Court recounts the major New Deal initiatives of FDR's first term and the rulings that overturned them, offering a reminder of the perennial temptation toward an imperial presidency that the founders had always feared. Nine old men -- Laissez-faire -- The third branch -- The swing vote -- The conservative court -- The court plan -- An ideal New Dealer -- Leader of the opposition -- King Franklin -- The voice from Olympus -- A switch in time -- The heat of democracy -- No compromise -- Out of the impasse -- A good man's mind -- Jefferson's last stand -- Death knell -- Burial -- Victory specialized Burt Solomon. Bibliogr. p. 323-326. Index. n-us--- Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano) (1882-1945) Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano) 1882-1945 Estados Unidos. Corte Suprema Politique et pouvoir judiciaire âEtats-Unis 1900-1945 Juges Sâelection et nomination âEtats-Unis 1900-1945 Judges Selection and appointment United States History 20th century Jueces Selección y nombramiento Estados Unidos Siglo XX Law Political aspects United States History 20th century Derecho Aspectos políticos Estados Unidos Historia Siglo XX Executive power United States History 20th century Separation of powers United States History 20th century Separación de poderes Estados Unidos Historia Siglo XX Constitutional history United States Historia constitucional Estados Unidos Democracy United States History 20th century Democracia Estados Unidos Historia Siglo XX Political culture Washington (D.C.) History 20th century United States Politics and government 1933-1945 Estados Unidos Política y gobierno 1933-1945 KF 8742 S689f 2009 347.73/2609 0802715893 9780802715890 ZWZ 090928 20230410123458.0 fre