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AssignmentMultiple Choice

A New Nation

Question 10 • GA-GSE US History CR

The Twelfth Amendment was designed to

Answer
A
change how the Electoral College voted for the president and the vice president.
B
alter the requirements needed to become president.
C
outline the duties of the vice president.

Explanation

Before the Twelfth Amendment, electors cast two votes for president, which could lead to a tie between the presidential and vice-presidential candidates. The amendment required separate ballots for president and vice president, changing how the Electoral College voted. Therefore, the correct choice is “change how the Electoral College voted for the president and the vice president.”

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