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

Answer 1

The two answers that apply to why Congress ultimately decided the election of 1800 are:

1. Based on the outcome of the vote, Congress' involvement was mandated by the U.S. Constitution.
2. No candidate won the electoral vote.

In the election of 1800, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr both received the same number of electoral votes, which led to the decision being made by the House of Representatives, as outlined in the Constitution.