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Elections and the Electoral College

Question 1 • FL-2106020-M/J Civics Advanced Q2 Teacher-Led Remediation

In the election of 1800, which president was chosen by the House of Representatives after tying Aaron Burr in the electoral vote?

Answer
A
Thomas Jefferson
B
Andrew Jackson
C
John Quincy Adams
D
Benjamin Harrison

Explanation

In the election of 1800, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr received the same number of electoral votes. Under the rules at the time, the House of Representatives settled the tie and chose Jefferson as president. The correct choice is Thomas Jefferson.

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