Why did Congress decide the election of 1800? Select all that apply.

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Responses

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.

Answer 1

The reasons Congress decided the election of 1800 include:

• Based on the outcome, it was mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
• No candidate won the electoral vote.

The election of 1800 resulted in a tie in the Electoral College between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, which led to the decision going to the House of Representatives, as mandated by the Constitution.