Los Angeles Valley College Presidential Election Political Science Paper

Reaction paper for Unprecedented: the 2000 Presidential Election

Due date: two weeks before the final.1. Watch the 50 minute film Unprecedented: the 2000 Presidential Election. Here’s theYouTube link:  I have this linked onthe Moodle site as well.The DVD/Video version may also be found in local libraries and movie rental places. Irecommend calling first to see if they have a copy.2. Write a 3-5 page paper—typed, double-spaced, font size 11-14 discussing the content ofthe film. And yes, your personal reaction to what happened is welcomed. For additionalformatting instructions, refer to the Movie Review assignment. Worth 10 points!3. Things you should include and respond to:a. What role(s) did Jeb Bush, Katherine Harris, George Bush, Al Gore have in thisevent. Who were they? What did each hope to achieve?b. Discuss the voter registration efforts to bring more African-Americans to thepolling place.c. Discuss the attempt to purge voters off of the voter registration list—what did itattempt to do? How was it done? What did it achieve? Was it a violation ofvoter’s rights?d. What other factors took place that discouraged voters on election day? Were thereenough ballots? Did the ballot machines work? Explain!!e. What role did the military personnel serving overseas play in the outcome of theelection?f. Discuss the role of the county voter registrars in the voter recount efforts. Whatobstacles did they face? How did they, if at all, overcome those obstacles?g. Your thoughts

Describe the roles of Jeb Bush, Katherine Harris, George Bush, and Al Gore.