Chapter 13, Section 3 Presidential Selection

-President & VP chosen by a body of presidential electors (select the wisest & best man from whom they knew)-each elector cast 2 votes, each for a different candidate-most votes-Pres, 2nd place V.P. 1796-rise of political parties. John Adams (Federalist)-President. Thomas Jefferson (Democratic Republican) lost by 3 votes & became VP. 12th amendment ................
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