Amendments 12, 20, 22, 23, 25

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12th Amendment (1804)

-Altered the procedures of Electoral College. -Separate balloting for president and vice president •Avoids tie in electoral vote

25th Amendment (1967)

-Presidential succession and disability -Followed assassination of John F. Kennedy

23rd Amendment (1961)

-Provided electors for District of Columbia -Residents deserved vote in presidential elections

20th Amendment (1933)

-Shortened time between elections and when presidents and members of Congress take office - Ended "Lame duck" periods - Improved transportation - easier travel to Washington

22th Amendment (1951)

-Two term limit on presidential terms. -Passed following four-term presidency of FDR


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