The presidential election of 1824 was a highly contested election in which no candidate received a majority of the electoral votes, resulting in the decision being made by the House of Representatives.
Related terms
Electoral Votes: These are votes assigned to each state based on its population, which ultimately determine who becomes president.
Majority: Refers to having more than half of something.
Contested Election: An election that is fiercely disputed or challenged due to close results or other controversies.