The Election of 2000 Explained: US History Review

The video, part of the 'Election for Dummies' series, covers the 2000 U.S. presidential election between Al Gore and George W. Bush. It provides background on both candidates, discusses the election dynamics, and explains the controversial election night and subsequent Supreme Court case, Bush v. Gore. The video aims to educate high school and college students about the election process and its complexities.

Who was the facilitator mentioned in the introduction of the video series?

• Noam Chomsky

• Tipper Gore

• Bill Clinton

• George W. Bush

What was Al Gore's position before running for President in 2000?

• Governor of Texas

• Vice President

• Senator from Tennessee

• Secretary of State

Which organization was Al Gore associated with that aimed to move the Democratic Party to the center?

• Republican National Committee

• Green Party

• Democratic Leadership Committee

• Democratic National Committee

What term did George W. Bush coin to describe his political philosophy?

• New Democrat

• Progressive Republicanism

• Liberal Conservatism

• Compassionate Conservatism

Who was George W. Bush's main challenger in the Republican primaries?

• Bill Bradley

• Al Gore

• Ralph Nader

• John McCain

What was a major issue in the 2000 election regarding the budget surplus?

• Reducing healthcare costs

• Increasing military spending

• Building a border wall

• Investing in education

What was Ralph Nader's goal in the 2000 election?

• To support George W. Bush

• To win the presidency

• To achieve 5% of the vote for federal funding

• To support Al Gore

Which state played a crucial role in the 2000 election controversy?

• Florida

• California

• New York

• Ohio

What was the Supreme Court case that decided the outcome of the 2000 election?

• Bush v. Gore

• Gore v. Clinton

• Bush v. Florida

• Gore v. Bush

What was the final decision of the Supreme Court in Bush v. Gore?

• Stop the recount

• Recount in all states

• Continue the recount

• Recount only in certain counties