Question

How did the election of 1824 change the way Presidents were selected? Select one: a. The selection of the candidate with fewer electoral votes triggered the rise of party control over nominations. b. The election convinced many that the parties must adopt the king caucus as the primary method for selecting presidents. c. Jackson’s supporters decided to create a device for challenging the Electoral College. d. Following this election, presidents were directly elected.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option A, The selection of the candidate with fewer electoral votes triggered the rise of party control over nominations, is the right answer.

Explanation:

The presidential election of 1824 was the tenth presidential election in the United States. In this election, the primary contenders were Andrew Jackson, John Quincy Adams, Henry Clay and William Crawford. The results of the election were uncertain as no contender could receive a majority vote. The results in the election ended the Congressional Caucus system and led to the development of a new two-party system in the U.S.

Answer 2

Answer:

A

Explanation:

The selection of the candidate with fewer electoral votes triggered the rise of party control over nominations.