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Question 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.

Answer 1

The correct response is: **No candidate received a majority in the Electoral College.**

In the election of 1800, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr each received an equal number of electoral votes, leading to a tie. Since no candidate achieved a majority, the decision went to the House of Representatives, which ultimately elected Jefferson as President.