Election of 1800, Jefferson Takes Office and Marbury vs. Madison

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The election of 1800 was decided by

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the House of Representatives

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With whom did Jefferson tie?

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Aaron Burr

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What happened after the first time the House of Representatives voted to break the tie?

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They tied again

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Who did Hamilton ultimately support in the election of 1800?

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Jefferson

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Who won the election of 1800?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Congress passed the to prevent another showdown between a presidential and a vice-presidential candidate.

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Twelfth Amendment

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Why was the election of 1800 significant?

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Smooth transfer of power from one party to the other

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After the 1800 election, congress passed the 12th amendment which did what?

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Created two separate votes, one for president and the other for vice president

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Which political party took power in the 1800 election? Options: Democrats, Republicans, Democratic Republicans, Federalists

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Democratic Republicans

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Who served as the vice president under Thomas Jefferson after the election of 1800?

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Aaron Burr