Question

Do some brief research on the outcome of the presidential election in 2000. Consider the role of the Supreme Court in that matter of Bush v. Gore and the balance of powers discussed in this section. Do you think that the Supreme Court had the legal right to involve itself in the outcome of the election? Make an argument that defends your claim. Use your understanding of the branches of government to support your reasoning.

Answer 1

The outcome of Presidential Election of 2000 in the United States was that it went to the supreme court as no one got absolute majority and Supreme Court ruled in the favor of George Bush on count of 5-4.  

Further Explanation:-

The United States presidential elections of the year 2000 were known to be a disputed election. It was closely fought between George W. Bush who was a presidential candidate from Republican Party and his opponent was Al Gore who was a presidential candidate from Democrats. The Initial results of these elections showed that Al Gore won the popular vote but both of the candidates were not even able to gather 270 votes which required to get the majority and become President of the United States. Then all eyes in regards to elections moved towards Florida where the votes were so close that it required mandate to recount. So, the issue was then taken to the Supreme court and the outcome of Bush Vs. Al Gore came in as Bush winning by 5-4 in court’s ruling. The elections of 2000 were the closest fought in United States Presidential history and it was also the first-ever election in the United States which was decided by Supreme Court of the United States. When George W. Bush entered his office as a president, There were many who questioned his legitimacy. He proved to be a polarizing figure during his presidency.  

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Answer details:

Grade – High School

Subject – Politics

Chapter – Presidential Elections 2000

Keywords –  Presidential Elections, George W. Bush, United States, Al Gore, Supreme Court, Candidate, President, Democrats, Republicans, Elections

Answer 2

The Supreme Court has the legal right to involve itself, because of large reasons. For the first reason, The race was tight enough, and no matter what, one of them was going to win. Bush was already 'winning', and so there really wasn't a point of recounting. Also, another reason is that a country cannot be without a leader. If this continued, the US will not have been following it's guideline (if they continue the previous president until finish counting), or will be leaderless. Also, the Supreme Court is there to regulate rules, and at this point, it is just exercising its rights.

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