Bush v. Gore Case Study Quiz

What was the political climate like in the 1990s leading up to the 2000 presidential election?

• Calm and cooperative

• Highly contentious and divided

• Unified and harmonious

• Indifferent and apathetic

Who were the main candidates in the 2000 presidential election?

• John McCain and Al Gore

• Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush

• Al Gore and George W. Bush

• George W. Bush and John Kerry

What was the deciding state in the 2000 presidential election?

• New York

• Texas

• California

• Florida

What triggered the initial recount in Florida?

• A request from the U.S. Supreme Court

• A tie in the popular vote

• A margin of victory less than one half of one percent

• A large number of absentee ballots

Who was the Florida Secretary of State during the 2000 election recount?

• Jeb Bush

• John Paul Stevens

• Katherine Harris

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg

What was the main argument of Bush's legal team regarding the recount?

• The recount was unnecessary

• The recount was too expensive

• The recount favored Gore unfairly

• The recount violated the equal protection clause

What was the final decision of the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the recount?

• The recount should continue

• The recount was unconstitutional

• The recount should be redone

• The recount was fair and accurate

Which justice argued that the majority's decision violated the principle of federalism?

• Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

• Justice Clarence Thomas

• Justice John Paul Stevens

• Justice Antonin Scalia

What was the outcome of the 2000 presidential election after the Supreme Court's decision?

• Al Gore became president

• A new election was held

• George W. Bush became president

• The election was declared invalid

What broader question does the Bush v. Gore case raise about the Supreme Court?

• Should the Supreme Court be involved in political processes?

• Should the Supreme Court have term limits?

• Should the Supreme Court be elected by popular vote?

• Should the Supreme Court have more justices?