Which of the following occurred in the presidential election of 1800?

Question

(1 point)
• Thomas Jefferson was elected president and John Adams became vice president.
• The House of Representatives had to decide the election.
• The Supreme Court ruled the election results were unconstitutional.
• John Adams was elected president and Thomas Jefferson became vice president.

Answer 1

In the presidential election of 1800, the correct statement is:

• The House of Representatives had to decide the election.

This election resulted in a tie in the Electoral College between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, which led to the House of Representatives having to choose the president. Thomas Jefferson ultimately won the election. The other statements are incorrect.