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Who decided the 1824 presidential election, and why?

Voters decided with a second vote because the first election resulted in a four-way tie.

Congress decided since none of the four candidates had received a majority vote in the election.

Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams agreed to serve as president and vice president because Jackson received the most votes.

John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson agreed to serve as president and vice president because Adams received the most votes.

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Congress decided since none of the four candidates had received a majority vote in the election.

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I believe the answer is B. Congress decided since none of the four candidates had received a majority vote in the election... Because it was the First time the House of Reps decided on who was to be the President of the United States
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