Which Statement Best Describes How the Election of 1796 Revealed

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes how the election of 1796 revealed the problems with the presidential election system established by the Constitution?

• A) The lack of separate ballots for president and vice president led to Adams, a Federalist, being elected president, while Jefferson, his Democratic-Republican rival, was elected vice president.
• B) The outcome made it clear that the Constitution had made no provision for resolving disputed presidential elections.
• C) Electors cast ballots for dozens of candidates, leading to several rounds of confusing run-off elections.
• D) Political parties had too much influence over the election, and it became apparent that they needed to be curbed.

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Definitions:

Effective Annual Rate

The interest rate on an investment or loan that considers the effects of compounding over a given time period.

Compounded Quarterly

An investment or loan interest calculation method where interest is added to the principal four times a year.

Effective Annual Rate

The interest rate on an investment or loan that is annualized, taking compounding into account.

Compounded Quarterly

Refers to the calculation of interest on a principal amount, where the interest is added back to the principal sum after each quarter, leading to interest being calculated on a new, higher total.