Understanding the 2000 U.S. Presidential Election Controversy

What was the unexpected situation both sides faced after the initial election results?

• A tie in the number of votes

• An unclear outcome

• A clear defeat for one candidate

• A clear victory for one candidate

What action was taken due to the close race in Florida?

• A new election was called

• Votes were discarded

• A machine recount was ordered

• The election was canceled

What term did many Americans learn during the 2000 election controversy?

• Hanging chad

• Ballot box

• Election fraud

• Vote recount

What was the significance of the 'hanging chad' in the election?

• It was a new voting machine

• It was a legal term for recount

• It was a type of ballot

• It indicated unclear voter intentions

What was the main argument of the side with the lead during the recount?

• To stop any further recounts

• To involve international observers

• To continue recounting votes

• To declare a new election