What arrangement did the Electoral College create for situations with no majority winner?

The arrangement created by the Electoral College for situations where there is no majority winner is that the House of Representatives votes by state to decide who will become president. This process is outlined in the 12th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. In such a case, each state delegation in the House has one vote, regardless of the number of representatives in that state. A candidate must receive a majority of state votes from the delegations to win the presidency.

This system ensures that all states have an equal say in the decision, maintaining a balance between populous and less populous states.

The other options present different mechanisms that are not part of the Constitution’s provision related to the Electoral College. The Senate does have a role in the electoral process regarding the selection of the Vice President when there is no majority, and new elections are not typically held under these circumstances. The Vice President does have a role in certain electoral duties, but they do not decide the winner if no majority is reached.