14.     how did jefferson become president?                 a.  he was elected by congress.      b.  he was appointed president by washington.      c.  he was elected by the electoral college.      d.  he was elected by the public.     

Because Jefferson was one of the figureheads of an independent america and the fact that he was the second vice president it was an obvious choose for most people. Jefferson being a member of the democratic republican party took the floor from former president who was a Federalist.

Also if this was for e2020 someone will answer with the sample answer

C. He was elected by the Electoral College

thats the answer