U.S. Political and Historical Events Quiz

What role did the Supreme Court play in the 2000 Election?

• It decided the winner of the election.

• It organized the election process.

• It had no involvement in the election.

• It provided funding for the election.

What was the impact of levees in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina?

• They prevented all flooding.

• They failed, leading to significant flooding.

• They were not used during the hurricane.

• They were successful in protecting the entire city.

George W. Bush became President after winning a majority of what?

• Popular Vote

• Senate Vote

• Electoral College

• House of Representatives

Who was the Democratic candidate in the 2000 U.S. presidential election?

• George Bush

• Ralph Nader

• Al Gore

• Bill Clinton

Who was the third-party candidate in the 2000 U.S. presidential election?

• George Bush

• Al Gore

• Ralph Nader

• John McCain

What was the significance of winning Florida in the election mentioned in the document?

• It would give the candidate enough electoral votes to win the Presidency.

• It would result in a tie in the electoral college.

• It would lead to an automatic recount in all states.

• It would guarantee a majority in the Senate.

What issue is highlighted in the Palm Beach County ballot diagram?

• Misalignment of candidate names and voting holes

• Lack of candidate names on the ballot

• Incorrect party symbols

• Missing voting instructions

What was the outcome after the mandatory recount in Florida?

• Bush's lead was not by very many votes.

• Gore took the lead.

• The election was declared invalid.

• A new election was scheduled.

What was the historical significance of the US Supreme Court's intervention in the 2000 election?

• It led to a nationwide recount.

• It finalized the outcome of the election.

• It resulted in a tie between the candidates.

• It caused a delay in the election results.

What was a major cause of damage during Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans?

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Levees failing to hold back storm water

• Wildfire