Question

The presidential election of 2000 was decided when ________.

• A. A recount of votes in Florida showed that Bush had won the popular vote
• B. A recount of electoral votes was ordered by the Supreme Court
• C. A vote recount in Florida was barred by the Supreme Court, effectively making Bush president
• D. A recount of the popular vote nationwide showed that Gore was the loser
• E. Republicans agreed to permit a recount of the popular vote in Florida

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

A vote recount in Florida was barred by the Supreme Court, effectively making Bush president

The presidential election of 2000 was decided when a vote recount in Florida was barred by the Supreme Court, effectively making Bush president.