Amendment XII Explained | Fixing Presidential Elections

Amendment XII of the Constitution corrected a flaw in the original presidential election process.

Ratified in 1804, the amendment requires members of the Electoral College to cast separate votes for President and Vice President. This change was necessary after early elections exposed confusion, deadlocks, and unintended outcomes under the original system.

This video provides a plain-language explanation of Amendment XII, covering:

How presidential elections originally worked

Why the old system failed

How Amendment XII fixed the process

What happens if no candidate receives a majority

Amendment XII did not expand federal power—it clarified procedure to preserve order and stability.

Key principle: Lawful corrections strengthen free systems.

This video is intended for constitutional literacy and serious civic study, offering clarity without political framing.

Strong republics survive by fixing flaws without abandoning stru