The Twelfth Amendment controversy 1882 views

Author

Goetz, Stephen Henry, Corcoran Department of History, University of Virginia

Abstract

<p>This paper discusses the Twelfth Amendment controversey. Examines the origins of the Twelfth Amendment in the rough and tumble of inter- and intra-party politics. Traces the history of the "designating principle" as part of the evolving party system. Analyzes the ratification of the amendment.</p>

Degree

MA (Master of Arts)

Keywords

United States -- Constitution -- 12th Amendment; Presidents -- United States -- Election

Notes

Digitization of this thesis was made possible by a generous grant from the Jefferson Trust, 2015.

Language

English

Rights

All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)

Issued Date

1977-08-01

Persistent Link

https://doi.org/10.18130/V30S6H

Suggested Citation

Goetz, Stephen Henry. The Twelfth Amendment controversy. University of Virginia, Corcoran Department of History, MA (Master of Arts), 1977-08-01, https://doi.org/10.18130/V30S6H.