Question

Why did Congress decide the election of 1800? Select all that apply.(4 points) Responses Based on the outcome, it was mandated by the U.S. Constitution. Based on the outcome, it was mandated by the U.S. Constitution. The popular vote was a tie. The popular vote was a tie. No candidate won the electoral vote. No candidate won the electoral vote. Not enough citizens voted to determine the outcome.

Answer 1

The correct reasons for why Congress decided the election of 1800 are:

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

In the election of 1800, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr received an equal number of electoral votes, resulting in a tie. Since no candidate received a majority of electoral votes, the election was then decided by the House of Representatives, as mandated by the U.S. Constitution. The statement about not enough citizens voting does not apply to this situation.