Question

Why did the Supreme Court ultimately rule to stop the recount in Florida during the 2000 presidential election? (1 point) Responses Recounting in only four counties violated the equal protection clause of the Constitution. Recounting in only four counties violated the equal protection clause of the Constitution. The intimidation tactics used during the election made untold numbers of votes invalid. The intimidation tactics used during the election made untold numbers of votes invalid. Without performing a recount across the country, the full extent of the issue could not be known. Without performing a recount across the country, the full extent of the issue could not be known. The governor of Florida showed clear partisan support for Gore.

Answer 1

The Supreme Court ultimately ruled to stop the recount in Florida during the 2000 presidential election because recounting in only four counties violated the equal protection clause of the Constitution.