Question

the election of 1800 revealed what flaw in the u.s. constitution that led to the ratification of the twelfth amendment?
a presidents could run for an unlimited amount of terms which could lead eventually to a monarchy.
b the method used by the electoral college of electing the president and vice - president often resulted in a tie for president.
c the popular vote elected the president and the electoral college elected the vice - president resulting in the same candidate for both positions.
d the electoral college elected the president, and the popular vote elected the vice - president resulting in the same candidate for both positions.

Explanation:

In the 1800 election, under the original Constitution, each member of the Electoral College cast two votes for president (with no distinction between votes for president and vice - president). This led to a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr (both Democratic - Republicans). The Twelfth Amendment was ratified to change the Electoral College process so that electors cast separate votes for president and vice - president.

Answer:

B. The method used by the Electoral College of electing the president and vice - president often resulted in a tie for president.