1. The problem is to simplify the expression $2^0$. 2. The rule for zero exponents states that for any nonzero number $a$, $a^0 = 1$. 3. Applying this rule, since $2$ is nonzero, we have: $$2^0 = 1$$ 4. Therefore, the simplified value of $2^0$ is 1. This means the correct choice among 0, 1, and 2 is 1.