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Since no candidate had a majority of the electoral votes, which of the following had to choose the President in 1824?
President
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Senate
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House of Representatives
Under the 12th Amendment, when no candidate wins a majority of electoral votes, the House chooses the President (from the top three electoral vote-getters). In 1824 the House elected John Quincy Adams.
Under the 12th Amendment, when no candidate wins a majority of electoral votes, the House chooses the President (from the top three electoral vote-getters). In 1824 the House elected John Quincy Adams.
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