Why was the election of 1800 decided in the House of Representatives?

Question

(1 point)
O The 12th Amendment required this process.
O No candidate received a majority in the Electoral College.
Both candidates were from the same party.
No candidate wanted to be vice president.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: O No candidate received a majority in the Electoral College.

In the election of 1800, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr received the same number of electoral votes, leading to a tie that had to be resolved by the House of Representatives.