What was unusual about the presidential election of 1796?
a. The candidates received the same number of votes due to a flaw in the election.
b. The candidates had no political party affiliations.
c. Adams won the presidency and Jefferson became vice-president despite both being from opposite parties.
d. Jefferson and Adams ran on the same ticket.
e. Adams indicated to his party that the party's selection of Jefferson as candidate for vice president was not acceptable to him.
Answer: c. Adams won the presidency and Jefferson became vice-president despite both being from opposite parties.
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