While Bush v. Gore began as a Florida Supreme Court Case, it eventually was taken up by the U. S. Supreme Court. The U. S. Supreme Court decided that the recount that was ordered to be started in Florida by the Florida Supreme Court must stop immediately, ultimately giving George Bush the next presidency. Why was this case important? a
It reversed the previous decision in Plessy v. Ferguson and made segregation unconstitutional.
b
Reiterated that not even the President is above the law.
c
Allowed students to exercise their freedom and right to protest as long as it didn't disrupt school and classes.
d
It demonstrated that the U. S. Supreme Court ultimately has power over state supreme courts.