Question

identify which fact about the amendment process best supports this quotation from the lesson text
\the formal amendment process emphasizes the federal character of the governmental system.\
a. amending the constitution is a complex process that usually takes years to accomplish
b. congress sends very few amendments on to the states for consideration
c. the chief executive has the ability to influence the amendment process, but has no power to ratify amendments
d. the national and state governments must work together to propose and ratify a constitutional amendment

Explanation:

A federal system divides power between national and state governments. The quotation highlights this federal character, which is directly supported by a fact showing both levels of government collaborating on the amendment process. Option A focuses on complexity, B on the number of amendments sent to states, and C on the executive's role—none of these relate to the federal (national-state) structure. Option D explicitly states that national and state governments must work together for proposing and ratifying amendments, which directly reflects the federal character of the system.

Answer:

D. The National and State governments must work together to propose and ratify a constitutional amendment