12th Amendment. By sean dasilva, ryan mcarthy, brandon banko.
12th Amendment. Electoral Voting for President & Vice President Legal Research Memo.
Issue Presented. Explains why the 12th Amendment was created and how it affects presidential elections today..
Amendment Info. 12th Amendment Electoral Voting for President and Vice President.
When Was It Passed?. Proposed: December 9, 1803 Ratified: June 15, 1804.
Why Was It Passed?. The original Constitution caused problems in elections. Election of 1800 resulted in a tie. House voted 36 times. Political parties were not considered. Amendment fixed the system..
Impact Today. President and Vice President run together. Prevents ties between candidates. Still used in modern elections. Guides close or disputed elections..
Was It Necessary?. Yes. Prevented future election chaos. Strengthened the executive branch. Improved public trust..
Works Cited. National Archives – The 12th Amendment Encyclopaedia Britannica – Twelfth Amendment Chat GPT.