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Twelfth Amendment

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Requires presidential electors to cast separate ballots for the offices of president and vice president, replacing the original procedure that produced the tied election of 1800. Ratified in 1804, it restructured the Electoral College to accommodate political parties, reduce contingent elections in the House, and change how running mates are chosen.

AP course connection

Topic 3.6: 3.6 Amendments: Balancing Individual Freedom with Public Order and Safety

Unit 3

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