Question

"The revolution of 1800," Jefferson wrote years later, did for American principles what the Revolution of 1776 had done for its structure. But this time, the revolution was accomplished not "by the sword" but "by the rational and peaceable instrument of reform, the suffrage of the people." Four years later, when the ___________________Amendment changed the rules for presidential elections to prevent future deadlocks, it was designed to accommodate the way political parties worked.

Answer 1

Answer:

The 12th Amendment

Explanation:

After the constitutional crisis of 1800, that was resolved in favor of Jefferson, Congress passed the Amendment to divide the Electoral Colleges votes for President and VIcepresident, in order to prevent another deadlock, and strengthtening the Federalist ascension to power.