What controversy surrounded the election of George W. Bush and Al Gore?

A) Gore conceded defeat prior to the end of the voting process.

B) The U. S. Supreme Court declared a victor before the election was over.

C) Legal battles last five weeks after the election due to the narrow victory in several states.

D) More than half of the states needed to recount votes to determine who won.

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17 January, 19:27

What controversy surrounded the election of George W. Bush and Al Gore?

A) Gore conceded defeat prior to the end of the voting process.

B) The U. S. Supreme Court declared a victor before the election was over.

C) Legal battles last five weeks after the election due to the narrow victory in several states.

D) More than half of the states needed to recount votes to determine who won.

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Clare Bender · Answer 1

C

Explanation:

The race was extremely close and due to "hanging chads" (unclearly marked ballots) the Supreme Court had to decide who the winner was because the election was just too close