Why did Congress decide the election of 1800? Select all that apply.

Question

(1 point)
Based on the outcome, it
• was mandated by the U.S.
Constitution.
• The popular vote was a tie.
No candidate won the electoral vote.
Not enough citizens voted to determine the outcome.

Answer 1

The reasons why Congress decided the election of 1800 include:

• The popular vote was a tie.
• No candidate won the electoral vote.

In the election of 1800, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr both received the same number of electoral votes, leading to the decision being made by the House of Representatives as mandated by the Constitution.