This amendment to the Constitution simplified the electoral college, took into account political parties, and reduced the chances of ties within political parties.

THOMAS JEFFERSON

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A	The 12th Amendment
B	The 11th Amendment
C	The 10th Amendment
D	The 13th Amendment

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The 12th Amendment to the Constitution requires that presidential and vice presidential candidates gain “a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed” in order to win election.

Detailed explanation-2: -Passed by Congress December 9, 1803, and ratified June 15, 1804, the 12th Amendment provided for separate Electoral College votes for President and Vice President, correcting weaknesses in the earlier electoral system which were responsible for the controversial Presidential Election of 1800.

Detailed explanation-3: -Constitution of the United States But in choosing the President, the votes shall be taken by states, the representation from each state having one vote; a quorum for this purpose shall consist of a member or members from two-thirds of the states, and a majority of all the states shall be necessary to a choice.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Twelfth Amendment modified the Electoral College to be more accommodating of party politics in presidential elections, which has since gone on to be one of the defining characteristics of American politics and the voting process.

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USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THOMAS JEFFERSON