Question

question 1-8
the process of amending the constitution is an example of federalism because amendments require the approval of-

o two - thirds of the justices on the supreme court
o the president and both houses of congress
o the governors of all fifty states
o two - thirds of congress and three - fourths of states

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze the concept of federalism (shared power between national and state governments) and the constitutional amendment process. The amendment process requires a supermajority in Congress (two - thirds of both houses) and then ratification by three - fourths of the states. Let's analyze each option:

• Option 1: The Supreme Court has no role in the amendment approval process, so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: The President has no role in the amendment approval process, so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: Amendments do not require the convention of all 50 states; they can be ratified by three - fourths of state legislatures or conventions, so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: Amendments need two - thirds of Congress (both houses) to propose and three - fourths of states to ratify, which shows the shared power between the national (Congress) and state governments, fitting the concept of federalism.

Answer:

D. two - thirds of Congress and three - fourths of states