Question

1. describe constitutional amendments (i.e., 12th, 20th, 22nd, and 25th) that have changed the role of the executive branch from its original description in article ii. lesson 3.5 ss.8p2.co.1.4

Explanation:

• 12th Amendment: Changed the electoral process. Before, the candidate with the most votes became president and the runner - up vice - president. Now, electors cast separate ballots for president and vice - president. This impacts how the executive (president and vice - president) are chosen, which is a key aspect of the executive branch's formation.
• 20th Amendment: Changed the start date of the president's term (from March 4 to January 20). This reduces the “lame - duck” period (time when a president who is not re - elected or is ending their term still holds office but has less political power). It affects the timing and continuity of executive power.
• 22nd Amendment: Limits presidents to two terms. This changes the potential longevity of an individual's hold on the executive office, which was not limited in the original Article II.
• 25th Amendment: Deals with presidential succession (if the president is disabled, dies, or resigns) and vice - presidential vacancy. It provides a more detailed and clear process for maintaining the executive branch's functionality, which was less precisely defined in the original Article II.

Answer:

The 12th Amendment changed the electoral process for president and vice - president. The 20th Amendment altered the start date of the presidential term. The 22nd Amendment limited presidential terms. The 25th Amendment clarified presidential succession and vice - presidential vacancy procedures, all of which changed aspects of the executive branch from its original Article II description.