Why did Congress decide the election of 1800? Select all that apply. (1 point) • Based on the outcome, it was

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

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Correct answers: 
- Based on the outcome, it was mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
- No candidate won the electoral vote.

Explanation: Jefferson and Aaron Burr tied in the Electoral College (no one received a majority), so the Constitution required the House of Representatives to decide the presidency. The popular vote was not tied, and the result was not due to insufficient citizen voting.

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

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Why did Congress decide the election of 1800? Select all that apply. (1 point) • Based on the outcome, it was mandated by the U.S. Constitution. • The popular vote was a tie. • No candidate won the electoral vote. • Not enough citizens voted to determine the outcome.

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