What was the significance of the decision of the U. S. supreme Court in Bush v Gore (2000)? (SS.7.C.3.12) A manual recount of votes in Florida was halted, determining the outcome of the presidential election.

President George W. Bush was unable to prevent the publication of reports in the New York Times.

Vice President Al Gore was required to hand over tapes of White House conversations to criminal investigators.

General government surveillance of suspected terrorists without probable cause was prohibited.