What problem did the Twelfth Amendment seek to fix after the election of 1800?
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Correct answer: The lack of a separate electoral vote for president and vice president
Before the Twelfth Amendment, electors did not cast separate ballots for president and vice president, which contributed to the Jefferson-Burr tie in 1800. The amendment required separate electoral votes for the two offices.
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