why did George Bush serve as 43rd president of the United States when Al Gore won the popular vote?

Answer 1

answers are
a. Bush assume the presidency through the rules of presidential succession
b. Bush was elected by the Senate
c. Bush one more electoral college votes
d. Bush was elected by the house of representatives

Answer 2

C

read up on the electoral college and how it works.
The president is elected by the states, not the population.