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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Bush and Clinton Presidencies

Question 3 • MCPSS AL-Grade 6 United States Studies: The Industrial Revolution to the Present - Summer School 2026

What was the ruling in the Supreme Court case Bush v. Gore?

Answer
A
The outcome of the election should be decided by the Florida Supreme Court.
B
Bush definitely received more votes and should win the presidency.
C
That Bush was declared the winner in Florida.

Explanation

The Supreme Court ruled that Florida’s recount could not continue under the recount procedures then in place, and the deadline for resolving the election had passed. This effectively left George W. Bush as the winner of Florida’s electoral votes, so choice C is the best answer. The Court did not rule that Bush had definitely received more votes nationwide.

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