Based on the given options, the two reasons why Congress decided the election of 1800 are:
1. The popular vote was a tie: The popular vote between candidates Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr resulted in a tie. As no candidate received a majority of the electoral votes, it fell upon Congress to determine the outcome of the election as stated in the Constitution.
2. No candidate won the electoral vote: In the election of 1800, both Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr received 73 electoral votes each, causing a deadlock. As a result, Congress had to intervene and determine who would become the President and Vice President.
why did congress decide the election of 1800? select two.
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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