Question

What was controversial about the election of 2000? A. Bush failed to turn in the required paperwork, making his candidacy questionable. B. Gore lost the popular vote, but won the electoral college with the support of a Supreme Court decision. C. Bush lost the popular vote, but won the electoral college with the support of a Supreme Court decision. D. Gore denounced the election as "corrupt" and vowed to sue in court.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. Bush lost the popular vote but won the electoral college with the support of a Supreme Court decision. During this election, a divided Supreme Court ruled that the recount of vote ballots was unconstitutional and, in the end, George Bush was given the favor.