-What Was the Major Significance of the Election of 1800

question 40

Multiple Choice

-What was the major significance of the election of 1800?

• A) This was the first time that presidential power was peacefully passed on from one political party to another.
• B) This was the first time that the electoral college determined the winner of the presidential election.
• C) This was the first time that a president served more than two terms in office.
• D) This was the first time that the president and vice president ran together on the same ticket.

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Definitions:

Majority Rule

A decision-making principle where the preferences of more than half of the members of a group determine the decision made by that group.

Groupthink

A phenomenon in which the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an incorrect or deviant decision-making outcome.

Cohesive Groups

Cohesive groups are characterized by strong bonds and a sense of unity among members, often leading to higher levels of group satisfaction and effectiveness.

Group Consensus

A general agreement reached by a group as a whole, where most members support the decision even if it's not their first choice.