Question

question 7 of 20

which diagram best describes how the winner of the 2000 presidential election was determined?

a. the u.s. supreme court overturned a state court ruling ordering a recount of votes in florida. \\(\
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b. the florida supreme court ordered a recount in several florida counties. \\(\
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c. the u.s. supreme court overturned a state court ruling ordering a recount of votes in florida. \\(\
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d. the florida supreme court ordered a recount in several florida counties. \\(\
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Explanation:

Analyze the historical events of the 2000 election

The 2000 United States presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore came down to the state of Florida. The Florida Supreme Court ordered a manual recount of ballots, but the U.S. Supreme Court intervened in the landmark case Bush v. Gore.

Evaluate the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Florida Supreme Court's decision to order a recount, halting the recount process. As a result, the original certified vote count stood, awarding Florida's electoral votes and the presidency to George W. Bush.

Match with the correct option

Option A correctly outlines this sequence: "The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a state court ruling ordering a recount of votes in Florida. \(
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Answer:

• **(A) The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a state court ruling ordering a recount of votes in Florida. \(

ightarrow\) George W. Bush won Florida's electoral votes and the presidency. (Correct answer)**

• (B) The Florida Supreme Court ordered a recount in several Florida counties. \(

ightarrow\) George W. Bush won Florida's electoral votes and the presidency.

• (C) The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a state court ruling ordering a recount of votes in Florida. \(

ightarrow\) Al Gore won Florida's electoral votes and the presidency.

• (D) The Florida Supreme Court ordered a recount in several Florida counties. \(

ightarrow\) Al Gore won Florida's electoral votes and the presidency.