The development of the first party system uncovered problems in the method of electing the president and vice president. How did the Twelfth Amendment solve these problems?
a. It created the electoral college.
b. It dissolved the electoral college.
c. It required separate votes for president and vice president.
d. It required presidential candidates to be financially sound..
e. It required a popular vote for the President.
Ans: c. It required separate votes for president and vice president.
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