What happened during the election of 1800 to lead to passage of the 12th Amendment?
O One of the candidates withdrew before the Electoral College could certify the results.
There was a tie in the Electoral College because electors were allowed to cast two votes for president and none for vice
president
O George Washington handed over the reins of power to John Adams, who at first did not want to accept them.
O Aaron Burr actually won the election, but he died in a duel with Alexander Hamilton before he could assume office