Question

In order for Thomas Jefferson to be

President, a tie had to be broken by
A. House of Representatives
B. Supreme Court
C. George Washington

Answer 1

house of Representatives

Step-by-step explanation:

The Democratic-Republicans' failure to execute their plan to award Jefferson one more vote than Burr resulted in a tie, which necessitated a contingent election in the House of Representatives. Under the terms laid out in the Constitution, the outgoing House of Representatives chose between Jefferson and Burr