2000 U.S. Presidential Election Quiz

Who was the Republican candidate for president in the 2000 U.S. presidential election?

• Al Gore

• Bill Clinton

• George W. Bush

• John Kerry

What was the main issue with the ballots in Florida during the 2000 presidential election?

• The ballots were printed in a foreign language

• Many of the ballots were not completed correctly

• There was a power outage during voting

• The ballots were stolen

What action did the Florida Supreme Court take regarding the 2000 presidential election?

• They ordered a recount of votes

• They dismissed the case entirely

• They upheld the initial vote count

• They extended the voting period

How did George W. Bush officially become the president in 2000?

• He won the popular vote

• The U.S. Congress voted him in

• The Supreme Court ended the vote recount

• He won a second election

What was George W. Bush's profession before entering politics?

• Lawyer

• Businessman

• Professor

• Military officer

What event is commemorated by the Tribute in Light in New York City as seen on September 11, 2020?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The end of World War II

• The September 11, 2001 attacks

• The founding of New York City

Which of the following was a direct consequence of the September 11 attacks?

• The creation of the Department of Homeland Security

• The signing of the Paris Agreement

• The launch of the Hubble Space Telescope

• The establishment of the European Union

What was the main focus of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001?

• To increase educational funding

• To deregulate the banking sector

• To enhance national security and surveillance

• To promote international trade agreements

Which country did the United States invade in March 2003 as part of the War on Terror?

• Afghanistan

• Iraq

• Vietnam

• North Korea

What was the primary goal of the War on Terror as declared by President George W. Bush?

• To spread democracy worldwide

• To combat global warming

• To eradicate terrorism

• To enhance economic ties with Middle Eastern countries