Why was the election of 1800 decided in the House of Representatives? (1 point) Responses The 12th Amendment required this process. The 12th Amendment required this process. No candidate received a majority in the Electoral College. No candidate received a majority in the Electoral College. Both candidates were from the same party. Both candidates were from the same party. No candidate wanted to be vice president.

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Why was the election of 1800 decided in the House of Representatives? (1 point) Responses  The 12th Amendment required this process. The 12th Amendment required this process.  No candidate received a majority in the Electoral College. No candidate received a majority in the Electoral College.  Both candidates were from the same party. Both candidates were from the same party.  No candidate wanted to be vice president.

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The election of 1800 was decided in the House of Representatives because **no candidate received a majority in the Electoral College**. This led to the House having to choose between the top candidates, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, as provided for by the Constitution before the 12th Amendment was ratified.