[2] To prevent a repetition of such an unfortunate affair, the twelfth amendment of the Constitution was adopted in 1804, changing slightly the method of electing the President.
[3] Partly superseded by the 14th Amendment, p. [639].
[4] See the 17th Amendment, p. [641].
[6] See the 16th Amendment, p. [640].
[7] The following paragraph was in force only from 1788 to 1803.
[8] Superseded by the 12th Amendment, p. [638].
[9] See the 11th Amendment, p. [638].
[10] First ten amendments proposed by Congress, Sept. 25, 1789. Proclaimed to be in force Dec. 15, 1791.
[11] Proposed Sept. 5, 1794. Declared in force January 8, 1798.