Apentix/AP US History/Unit 9: Period 9 (1980-Present)/Question

AP US Historyeasymcq1 pt

The disputed presidential election of 2000 was ultimately decided by

A.a Supreme Court ruling that halted the Florida recount, giving the state to George W. Bush

B.a runoff election held in January 2001

C.a vote in the United Nations General Assembly

D.the resignation of one of the candidates

Explanation

Core Concept

In Bush v. Gore the Court stopped the Florida recount by a 5-4 vote, leaving Bush ahead by 537 votes in the state. He won the Electoral College despite losing the national popular vote.

Correct Answer

Aa Supreme Court ruling that halted the Florida recount, giving the state to George W. Bush

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