Unit 1-President Adams-Lesson 5-Election of 1800

Question 1

Was John Adams popular or unpopular when he ran for President the second time?

Answer 1

Unpopular

Question 2

Who also ran for president in 1800 from John Adams same political party?

Answer 2

Adam Burr

Question 3

Both Adams and Burr were what political party?

Answer 3

Democrats

Question 4

Because this election was a tie between John Adams and Aaron Burr what precedent was set?

Answer 4

That in the event of a tie, the House of Representatives will choose the winner of the election

Question 5

In the event of a tie who determines the winner?

Answer 5

The House of Representatives

Question 6

Who won the election of 1800?

Answer 6

Thomas Jefferson

Question 7

What Amendment was passed during this time?

Answer 7

The 12th Amendment

Question 8

Why was the 12th Amendment Created?

Answer 8

It was designed to avoid problems like those in the election of 1800 when Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr tied in electoral votes.

Question 9

This also resulted in separate ballots for who

Answer 9

The President and the Vice President