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3. George Bush Governor of Texas Republican Al Gore Vice President under Clinton Democrat

4.  A select body of people who elect somebody to an office on behalf of a larger group.  You are voting for an elector not actually the candidate… People Vote States Choose Electors Electors Choose President

5. What do these numbers mean?

7.  Close race throughout the election  Race is too close to call: Bush is awarded Florida  Gore will ask for a re-count in Florida

8.  Gore believes there are flaws in the voting system in Florida  Hand re-counts will have to be used to declare a winner

9.  http://www.nytimes.com/pages/politics/recount/ http://www.nytimes.com/pages/politics/recount/

10.  Becomes the Key state as both men need its 25 Electoral votes to reach the magic #270

11.  The official winner is not known for 36 days Supreme Court rules the recount must end ◦ George Bush wins Florida by 537 votes & Becomes President of the United States.