The 2000 presidential election in the United States had it all -- a close vote, an uncertain outcome, voting machine recounts, hand recounts, and dramatic legal battles. Finally, a ruling by a divided Supreme Court of the United States decided the winner. This is a general resource book about the fundamentals, players, and history of the 2000 presidential election. The book includes views on the election process as well as notable elections outside the United States. - Publisher.