Why was the election of 1800 decided in the House of Representatives?

Question

(1 point)
The 12th Amendment required this process.
No candidate received a
• majority in the Electoral College.
Both candidates were from the same party.
No candidate wanted to be vice president.

Answer 1

The election of 1800 was decided in the House of Representatives because no candidate received a majority in the Electoral College. This led to a situation where the decision had to be made by the House, as prescribed by the provisions of the Constitution for such cases.