Read the passage below:

"I see democracy as a conversation to be had…It provides us with a framework and rules, but all its machinery are designed to force us into a conversation."

Based on the passage, which statement about the amendment process would the author support?

The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend.
The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend.

The U.S. Constitution is easy to amend
The U.S. Constitution is easy to amend

The ratification process allows the president to reflect public views
The ratification process allows the president to reflect public views

The ratification process allows governors to reflect public views.

The author would support the statement "The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend."

Based on the passage, the author would support the statement: "The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend."

Based on the passage, the author would likely support the statement: "The U.S. Constitution is difficult to amend." The passage mentions that democracy provides a framework and rules, and that its machinery is designed to force us into a conversation. This suggests that the author sees democracy as a process of engaging in conversation and dialogue, rather than making changes easily or without careful consideration. Therefore, they would likely support the idea that the process of amending the U.S. Constitution should be difficult and require substantial dialogue and discussion.