Which of the following statements best explains the controversy over the electoral system that erupted after the 1800 presidential election?

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The Federalists were going to win the election
The Federalists were going to win the election

That there was no clear winner and the House of Representatives had to pick a winner.

Answer 1

The controversy over the electoral system that erupted after the 1800 presidential election is best explained by the statement:

That there was no clear winner and the House of Representatives had to pick a winner.

This election resulted in an electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, leading to a situation where the House of Representatives had to decide the outcome, highlighting flaws in the electoral process at the time.