How is the Vice President chosen?

The Vice President is chosen by the Electoral College, which is a body of electors established by the Constitution. When American citizens cast their votes in the presidential election, they are technically voting for a slate of electors pledged to vote for their chosen candidate. Once the votes are counted, the electors then meet to officially cast their votes for both President and Vice President. This process is outlined in the 12th Amendment of the Constitution, which stipulates that the electors must cast one ballot for President and one for Vice President. This means that while citizens’ votes influence the selection of electors, the final decision on who becomes Vice President rests within the Electoral College framework.