In the 2000 presidential election, Al Gore won more votes nationwide than George W. Bush. Yet, Bush was named the president. How was this possible?

The president is chosen through the Electoral College, not directly by the nationwide popular vote. Although Al Gore received more votes from voters across the country, George W. Bush won enough electoral votes to become president. Therefore, the correct choice is “Bush won the Electoral College.”

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