Before the amendment was ratified by most states in 1804 ... that would ultimately lead to extremism and despotism. The 12th Amendment, however, took political parties into account.

Each is part of the Constitution. The last amendment to be ratified is the 27th Amendment. This amendment was ratified over two centuries after the original Constitution was ratified.

Passed by Congress December 9, 1803. Ratified June 15, 1804. Note: A portion of Article II, section 1 of the Constitution was superseded by the 12th amendment. The Electors shall meet in their ...

If no candidate wins a majority, the House selects the president from the top three candidates by majority ballot vote, according to the 12th Amendment. Each state delegation gets one vote, requiring ...

It might seem like a perfect springboard for the presidency, but most vice presidents end up as mere footnotes in history.