Why did Congress ultimately decide the election of 1800? Select the TWO answers that apply.(2 points)

Question

Responses

Based on the outcome of the vote, Congress' involvement was mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
Based on the outcome of the vote, Congress' involvement was mandated by the U.S. Constitution.

Not enough citizens voted to determine the outcome.
Not enough citizens voted to determine the outcome.

The popular vote was a tie.
The popular vote was a tie.

No candidate won the electoral vote.
No candidate won the electoral vote.

Answer 1

The correct responses are:

1. Based on the outcome of the vote, Congress' involvement was mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
2. No candidate won the electoral vote.

In the election of 1800, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr received an equal number of electoral votes, which led to the need for Congress to decide the outcome, as stipulated in the Constitution.