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The Rise of Political Parties and the Era of Jefferson

AP US History· difficulty 3/5

Electoral Vote, Election of 1800 80 40 0 Jefferson 73 Burr 73 Adams 65 Pinckney 64

The tie in electoral votes shown directly led to which constitutional development?

  • A

    Adoption of the Twelfth Amendment, separating ballots for president and vice president

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  • B

    Creation of the Electoral College for the first time

  • C

    Abolition of the Electoral College in favor of popular vote

  • D

    Establishment of judicial review over presidential elections

Explanation

Because each elector cast two undifferentiated votes, Jefferson tied with his running mate Burr; the resulting House contest spurred the Twelfth Amendment (1804).

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