Americans Witnessed Much Discussion and Debate Since the 2000 Presidential

question 43

Short Answer

Americans witnessed much discussion and debate since the 2000 presidential election ended with George Bush assuming the office having failed to win the popular vote. Give an example of another presidential election in which a candidate was declared the winner having not won the popular vote.

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Definitions:

Individuals

Refers to single human beings, distinct from a group, class, or family.

Rational Society

A hypothetical society governed by reason and logic, where policies and decisions are made based on rational thought and empirical evidence.

Original Position

A hypothetical situation in John Rawls' theory where individuals decide on the principles of justice that will structure society, without knowing their place in it.

Rawls

References John Rawls's principle of justice that emphasizes equal basic liberties, equality of opportunity, and addressing the disadvantages through redistributive policies.