1. What is a special interest group? A). a group of people supporting a specific candidate for president
B). a group of people supporting a specific cause, concern, or purpose
C). a group of people supporting a law to send money to their home state
D). a group of people supporting the rights of individuals

During the election of 1800, the president and vice-president were elected separately rather than on one ticket. Jefferson received 73 votes as opposed to Adams' 65 but the Republican vice-presidential candidate Aaron Burr also received73 votes. This caused a tie and the election was thrown in the House of Representatives. The 12th Amendment remedied this situation by designating distinct votes by electors for president and vice-president.