Question

At the time Adams was elected the Vice president was picked by:

O President picking his running mate.
O
Whoever had the 2nd most votes.
There was a separate election for Vice President

Answer 1

At the time Adams was elected, the Vice President was whoever who had the 2nd most votes in the presidential elections.

Step-by-step explanation:

President Adams was elected president in 1796, following the presidency of George Washington. During the elections, Adams defeated Thomas Jefferson, who obtained 68 electoral votes compared to 71 for Adams. For this reason, Adams obtained the presidency, while Jefferson obtained the vice-presidency of the United States.