George W. Bush

chad

Florida ballots punched a small piece of cardboard out the ballot

Bush v. Gore

U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that because identical ballots might be treated differently by counters → the recount violated the U.S. Constitution equal protection Clause. (Bush remained certified winner)

terorism

the use of violence by non governmental groups to achieve a political goal.

State Sponsored Terrorism

In the 1970’s  several Middle Eastern nations realized they could fight Israel and the U.S. by providing terrorists with money, weapons, and training

Office of Homeland Security

created and Congress passes legislation to help law enforcement agencies locate terrorist suspects.  

U.S Patriot Act

made it easier to wiretap suspects, track Internet communications and seize voice mail.

Department of Homeland Security

to coordinate domestic security matters between federal, state, and local agencies

anthrax

bacteria that is  used to create biological weapons