Why did Congress decide the election of 1800? Select TWO that apply. (2 points) Responses Based on the outcome, it was mandated by the U.S. Constitution. Based on the outcome, it was mandated by the U.S. Constitution. The popular vote was a tie. The popular vote was a tie. No candidate won the electoral vote. No candidate won the electoral vote. Not enough citizens voted to determine the outcome.

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The correct responses are:

  1. The popular vote was a tie.
  2. No candidate won the electoral vote.

The election of 1800 resulted in a tie in the Electoral College between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, leading the decision to be made by Congress, as mandated by the U.S. Constitution.