What was the Supreme Court's role in the New Deal during Franklin Roosevelt's first term in office?
A. The court sat idly and allowed Roosevelt to pass whatever measures he chose.
B. The court ruled most of Roosevelt's programs to be unconstitutional, leaving only a few in place.
C. The court declared some of Roosevelt's programs to be unconstitutional but left many in place.
D. The court actively worked with Roosevelt to develop programs that were within the scope of the constitution.
Answer: C
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