Question

What made the U.S. Supreme Court case of Bush v. Gore in 2000 so unusual?

a. This case was not meant to be a precedent.
b. It was decided in a 5–4 vote.
c. The public interpreted the justices’ disagreements as political in nature.
d. It involved two former vice presidents.
e. The case had far-reaching implications.

Answer 1

This case was not meant to be a precedent and It was decided in a 5–4 vote.

Option: (A) and (B)

Explanation:

• The Bush v/s Gore case of 2000 was unusual because the Supreme Court decision in the case ordering the initial count to be considered as final brought a wave of mixed responses throughout the United States.

• The decision was voted 5-4 by the Supreme Court bench of 9 justices hearing the case.

• The critics interpreted from the judgment issued that the case was not meant to be taken as a precedent for any cases in the future.