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/ˈtwɛlfθ əˈmɛndmənt/
The Twelfth Amendment requires separate electoral votes for President and Vice President.
This amendment changed the original electoral system established in Article II, Section 1 to avoid complications in presidential elections, particularly after the election of 1800.
/ˈtwɛn.ti ˈfɪfθ əˈmɛnd.mənt/
The Twenty-Fifth Amendment allows the vice president to assume presidential duties if the president is incapacitated.
This amendment is pivotal for continuity of executive power and addresses scenarios often unforeseen in the original constitutional text.
/ˈtu ˈrɒŋz doʊnt meɪk ə raɪt/
The court ruled that two wrongs don't make a right, denying the defendant's excuse of retaliatory misconduct.
This phrase is often referenced in equitable defenses to highlight that wrongful retaliation cannot justify an otherwise wrongful act.
/ˈtuː ˈrɒŋz doʊnt meɪk ə ˈraɪt ˈfæləsi/
The defendant's claim that 'two wrongs don't make a right' was used to counter the plaintiff's justification for breach of contract.
Commonly cited in legal argumentation to reject the defense of retaliatory wrongdoing; important to distinguish from admissible affirmative defenses.
/ˌtuːˈfaktər ɔːˌθɛntɪˈkeɪʃən/
The bank implemented two-factor authentication to enhance account security.
Two-factor authentication is a foundational security measure in legal contexts involving data protection and privacy compliance.
/ˌtuːˈraʊnd ˈsɪstəm/
The presidential election was decided in a two-round system after no candidate secured over 50% in the initial vote.
The two-round system ensures majority support by requiring a runoff if no candidate attains the necessary threshold initially; it is crucial to distinguish it from plurality systems where only one round occurs.
/ˌtuː ˈθɜːrdz məˈdʒɒrɪti/
The amendment was approved by a two-thirds majority in the legislature.
Commonly used in legislative and corporate contexts to ensure decisions have broad support beyond a simple majority.
