The 12th Amendment, added to the constitution under Thomas Jefferson, states that the Vice President and President run on the same ticket, solidifying party politics in the United States. If this Amendment were made null, the candidate with the second most votes would become VP, necessitating greater cooperation between the parties and allowing for a proliferation of candidates without being backed by major political parties.
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