10-27-2020, 03:05 PM
(10-27-2020, 02:50 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: Many argued that it existed and would be a feature of the new union, though it was not explicitly stated in the Constitution. It took over a decade for Marshall to outright claim to possess the power.
Edit: my back up answer to power grab is the federal government's power grab from the late 1800's to mid 1900's, but it's not just one event. We could specify specifically FDR's presidency since it hasn't reverted back since then.
I don't think the addition of 2 would destroy the union. 13 is a tall order, which is why I said an agreement would have to be reached to implement it. The stated outcome in both cases would need to be balance rather than advantage.
It's not the number increased, it's the reason for the increase. As much as I disagree with McConnel's tactics in 2016 that has nothing on packing the SCOTUS. It's a naked power grab and as close to tyranny as we've gotten in a non-war period.
