Twelfth Amendment

Definition

The Twelfth Amendment refers to a change made to the United States Constitution in 1804 that modified the process of electing the President and Vice President. It established separate ballots for each office, ensuring that electors would vote for a specific candidate for President and Vice President.

Related terms

Electoral College: The Electoral College is a group of representatives who formally cast votes to elect the President and Vice President based on the popular vote in their respective states.

Popular Vote: The popular vote refers to the total number of votes cast by citizens in an election. It represents the collective choice of voters across the country.

Presidential Election: A presidential election is a process held every four years in which citizens vote for their preferred candidates for President and Vice President.