Electoral College: The group of representatives from each state who formally cast votes for president and vice president according to how their state voted.
Florida Recount: An extended period following Election Day during which ballots were re-examined due to discrepancies and issues with voting machines; it was halted by the Supreme Court decision in Bush v. Gore.
Hanging Chads: Tiny pieces of paper punched out from voter ballots as people vote; they became an issue during Florida's recount because some didn't fully detach, leading to disputes over voters' intentions.