Question
In the election of 1800, Jefferson had won a majority of the popular vote. Why wasn’t Jefferson not automatically awarded the Presidency?
a. Aaron Burr had more Electoral College votes
b. Jefferson didn’t have a majority of electoral college votes
c. John Adams had more Electoral College votes
d. Congress refused to agree to Jefferson’s election
a. Aaron Burr had more Electoral College votes
b. Jefferson didn’t have a majority of electoral college votes
c. John Adams had more Electoral College votes
d. Congress refused to agree to Jefferson’s election
Answers
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The correct answer is: **b. Jefferson didn’t have a majority of electoral college votes.**
In the election of 1800, both Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr received an equal number of Electoral College votes, which resulted in a tie. The election was ultimately decided by the House of Representatives, which broke the tie after several ballots.
In the election of 1800, both Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr received an equal number of Electoral College votes, which resulted in a tie. The election was ultimately decided by the House of Representatives, which broke the tie after several ballots.