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CLEP US History I

Category - Politics

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Prior to the Twelfth Amendment, how was the Vice President chosen?
  1. The President appointed him after election.
  2. The majority leader in the House of Representatives automatically became Vice President.
  3. The person who came in second for President was appointed.
  4. There was no Vice President prior to the Twelfth Amendment.
  5. The Vice President was elected by the President's political party.
Explanation
Answer: C - In the original Constitution, the person who got the second most votes was elected Vice President. However, this led to bitter rivals being forced to serve together, as in the case of John Adams and his Vice President, Thomas Jefferson. The Twelfth Amendment allowed the presidential candidate to choose his running mate, making for a better working relationship.
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