Question

The State of Florida ordered a recount of the 2000 votes because

too many counties used the “butterfly” ballot against the state law
George Bush did not believe that the state had run a fair election
Al Gore did not believe that the state had run a fair election
state law required a recount when the results were close

Answer 1

The recount was required by state law, because the results were so close. This article, under "recount" describes the situation in more detail
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000_United_States_presidential_election_recount_in_Florida

Answer 2

Thank you!

Answer 3

You're welcome!