Question

which of the following best describes the significance of the election of 1824? no presidential candidate received a majority of electoral votes. a contingent election was necessary to determine who was elected president. the popular vote, not the electoral college, determined the outcome of the election. the federalist party became the most popular political party. the electoral college opened doors for candidates that were popular among the public.

Explanation:

In the 1824 U.S. presidential election, no candidate received a majority of electoral votes. As a result, a contingent election was held in the House of Representatives to determine the president. The popular vote did not determine the outcome, the Federalist Party was in decline and not the most popular, and the Electoral - College system did not change its nature in this election to open doors for public - popular candidates in a new way.

Answer:

No presidential candidate received a majority of electoral votes.
A contingent election was necessary to determine who was elected president.