Bush v. Gore
Definition
Bush v. Gore is a controversial Supreme Court case decided in December 2000 that effectively resolved the dispute surrounding the 2000 presidential election by stopping Florida's recount process, thus awarding George W. Bush the presidency.
Related terms
Electoral College: The group of representatives from each state who formally cast votes for president and vice president according to how their state voted.
Florida Recount: An extended period following Election Day during which ballots were re-examined due to discrepancies and issues with voting machines; it was halted by the Supreme Court decision in Bush v. Gore.
Hanging Chads: Tiny pieces of paper punched out from voter ballots as people vote; they became an issue during Florida's recount because some didn't fully detach, leading to disputes over voters' intentions.
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AP US Government
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AP US History - 9.0 Unit 9 Overview: Entering Into the 21st Century (1980-Present)
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