The Electoral College was modified by the ________ Amendment.

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The Twelfth Amendment was ratified in 1804 and modified the way in which the Electoral College selects the President and Vice President. Prior to this amendment, the President and Vice President were the two candidates who received the most votes, with no distinction between them. The Twelfth Amendment created separate ballots for President and Vice President, clarifying the process and avoiding potential confusion or conflict.

The Electoral College Was Modified by the ________ Amendment