Question

the 12th amendment *
a) allows for electoral college members to cast separate votes for the president and vice - president.
b) abolishes slavery.
c) sets the rules for presidential succession.
d) grants the first spouse an informal role in the executive branch.
when gauging the effectiveness of presidents first 100 days in office, historians and commentators focus on their
a) bargaining and persuasion when dealing with congress.
b) passage of major legislation.
c) choices of cabinet members.
d) golf handicap.

Explanation:

1. For the 12th Amendment question: The 12th Amendment revised the Electoral College system to have electors cast separate ballots for President and Vice President. Abolishing slavery was the 13th Amendment, presidential succession rules are in the 25th Amendment, and first spouse roles are not addressed by this amendment.
2. For the first 100 days question: The first 100 days of a presidency are widely judged by the ability to pass key legislative priorities, as this is seen as a measure of early agenda success and political capital. Bargaining/persuasion is a means to this end, Cabinet choices are a preliminary step, and golf handicap is irrelevant.

Answer:

1. A) allows for Electoral College members to cast separate votes for the President and Vice-President.
2. B) passage of major legislation.