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Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution affected Aaron Burr's role as vice president?

  • 12th Amendment

  • 10th Amendment

  • 14th Amendment

  • 16th Amendment

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The 12th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1804, affected Aaron Burr's role as vice president. The amendment changed the way presidential and vice-presidential candidates were elected, separating the two positions in the electoral process. As a result, Burr was not selected as Jefferson's running mate in 1804.
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