12th Amendment

In a three candidate Presidential race, what happens if no candidate gets 270 electoral votes?

• The governors of all 50 select the President by vote

• The Senate selects the President based on the popular vote

• The representatives of the most populated states select the President from the three candidates

• The House of Representatives selects the President from the three candidates who receive the most electoral votes.

What is the primary purpose of the 12th Amendment to the United States Constitution?

• To abolish slavery

• To establish the income tax

• To revise the procedure for electing the President and Vice President

• To grant women the right to vote

In which year was the 12th Amendment ratified?

• 1789

• 1804

• 1865

• 1920

Which event highlighted the need for the 12th Amendment?

• The Civil War

• The election of 1800

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Louisiana Purchase

How did the 12th Amendment change the electoral process?

• It allowed for direct election of the President

• It separated the votes for President and Vice President

• It introduced the Electoral College

• It eliminated the Electoral College

Before the 12th Amendment, how were the President and Vice President elected?

• The President was elected by the Senate, and the Vice President by the House

• The President and Vice President were elected on separate ballots

• The candidate with the most votes became President, and the runner-up became Vice President

• The President and Vice President were chosen by the Supreme Court

Which political party conflict was a driving force behind the 12th Amendment?

• Federalists vs. Democratic-Republicans

• Whigs vs. Tories

• Democrats vs. Republicans

• Libertarians vs. Green Party

What problem did the 12th Amendment aim to solve in the electoral process?

• Ties in the Electoral College

• Corruption in voting

• Lack of voter turnout

• Disputes over state boundaries

Who was the President when the 12th Amendment was ratified?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Adams

Which branch of government is responsible for counting the electoral votes as per the 12th Amendment?

• The Supreme Court

• The Senate

• The House of Representatives

• The Executive Branch