Election of 1800

In the Election of 1800, who tied with 73 electoral votes?

• Adams & Jefferson

• Jefferson & Burr

• Washington & Jefferson

• Burr & Adams

Because there was a tie, who had to make the final decision?

• The House of Representatives

• The Senate

• The Supreme Court

• The States

As the leader of the Federalists in the House of Representatives, who did Hamilton convince the others to vote for?

• Jefferson

• Burr

• Adams

• No one

All of the following are reasons why Hamilton convinced the others to vote for Jefferson EXCEPT

• Jefferson had good character.

• Jefferson was known in Europe.

• they had years of great friendship.

• Burr only thought about himself.

Why was the Election of 1800 called the Revolution of 1800?

• Jefferson & Burr held a duel.

• The Federalists & Dem-Repubs fought each other for power.

• No one won the election.

• There was a peaceful transfer of power between political parties.

How did the 12th Amendment prevent another tie in future presidential elections?

• Electors cast 1 ballot for president & 1 ballot for vice president

• Only the House of Representatives can vote for president

• Electors keep voting until a tie is broken

• The ballots are open for all to see