Question

The table shows the results of the 1824 presidential election.Based on the table, what conclusions can be drawn about Jackson’s candidacy for president? A.He won a majority of the electoral votes and became president.
B.He won a majority of the popular votes and became president.
C.He failed to win a majority of the electoral votes and eventually lost the presidency.
D.He failed to win a majority of the popular votes and eventually lost the presidency.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C.

The results of the election have been attached in an image.

In the presidential elections celebrated in 1824, John Quincy Adams became the 6th president of the US, that would remain in office between 1825 and 1829.

This election constituted the first time in history, since the enactment of the 12th Amendment to the US Constitution, that the presidential election was resolved by the House of Representative, because none of the candidates was able to gain the majority of the electoral vote (the majority and not only a plurality is necessary to win). It was also the first time that the candidate that had obtained the larger number of electoral votes, did not become president in the end.

Therefore, even Jackson's candidacy earned the larger number of electoral votes he did not become president because the final choice was made by the House of Representatives, as he could not gain the majority of electoral votes.

Answer 2

Answer:

Correct option is (C).

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