Understanding the 12th Amendment and the Electoral College

The video explains the significance of the 12th Amendment, which reformed the U.S. electoral process by establishing the Electoral College. It highlights the issues with the original system, such as the 1796 election where the President and Vice President were from different parties, and the 1800 election tie between Jefferson and Burr. The 12th Amendment introduced separate ballots for President and Vice President to prevent such issues. The video concludes with review questions to test understanding.

What problem arose from the electoral system prior to the 12th Amendment during the elections of 1796 and 1800?

What was the main reason for the introduction of the 12th Amendment?