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ISBN 13: 9780737741230
Author: Jared Zacharias
1. Introduction to the U.S. Constitution and Amendments
* What is the Constitution?
* Why are amendments necessary?
* A brief overview of the amendment process.
2. The Original Presidential Election System (Before the 12th Amendment)
* How the Electoral College initially worked.
* The problems that arose (e.g., the election of 1800).
* The need for change.
3. Understanding the Twelfth Amendment
* The text of the amendment itself (often broken down and explained phrase by phrase).
* Key changes introduced by the 12th Amendment:
* Separate ballots for President and Vice President.
* How electors cast their votes.
* What happens if no candidate receives a majority of electoral votes (House of Representatives elects the President, Senate elects the Vice President).
* Qualifications for Vice President.
4. The Historical Context and Impact of the 12th Amendment
* The specific events that led to its adoption (e.g., the Jefferson-Burr tie).
* Its immediate effects on presidential elections.
* How it shaped the two-party system.
5. The Twelfth Amendment in Modern Elections
* How the Electoral College operates today, still guided by the 12th Amendment.
* Discussion of controversies or debates related to the Electoral College in modern times (e.g., popular vote vs. electoral vote).
* Potential future challenges or proposed reforms.
6. Related Constitutional Amendments and Concepts
* Brief mention of other amendments affecting presidential elections (e.g., 20th, 22nd, 23rd, 25th Amendments).
* Concepts like "faithless electors" (though not directly addressed by the 12th Amendment, often discussed in this context).
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Tags: Jared Zacharias, Amendment, Presidential
