Question

what problem did the election of 1800 reveal?
too many people voted in the election
there could be a tie between candidates
electors voted separately for president and vice president
the constitution did not allow elections

what happened when jefferson and burr tied in the election of 1800?
the supreme court decided the winner
the election was canceled
a new election was held
the house of representatives chose the president

why were many americans worried during the election of 1800?
the country might run out of leaders
the disagreement could harm the new democracy
foreign countries controlled the election
voters refused to participate

Explanation:

1. The 1800 Election resulted in a tie between Jefferson and Burr, exposing this flaw in the original electoral system.
2. Per the Constitution at the time, presidential election ties were resolved by the House of Representatives, which selected Jefferson as president.
3. The bitter partisan conflict and electoral deadlock led many to fear the young U.S. democratic system might collapse.

Answer:

1. There could be a tie between candidates
2. The House of Representatives chose the president
3. The disagreement could harm the new democracy