1. Presidential Selection 13-3

2. The Dilemma Most difficult question for the Framers was how to pick the President Not up to Congress: executive would be a puppet Not up to popular vote: nation too big and not informed

3. First Plan President chosen by a special body of electors(electoral college) Each member would have two votes that would be cast for two different candidates Winner = President, Second = Vice President

4. The Flaw: Election of 1800 Rise of political parties led to dual nominations from each party Electoral college members began casting votes according to party, creating ties

5. 12 th Amendment Passed in 1804 Called for a clear distinction in who was running for what and allowed votes to be cast accordingly. 1800 Results