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1. Why did Congress decide the presidential election of 1800? Select all that apply. (2 points)
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No candidate won the Electoral College.
No candidate won the Electoral College.

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.

Not enough citizens voted to determine the outcome.

Answer 1

Congress decided the presidential election of 1800 because:

1. **No candidate won the Electoral College.**
2. **Based on the outcome, it was mandated by the U.S. Constitution.**

These two points are correct. The election resulted in a tie in the Electoral College between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, which led the decision to be made in the House of Representatives as per the provisions of the U.S. Constitution. The options about the popular vote being a tie and not enough citizens voting do not accurately reflect the circumstances of that election.