Last amendment added to the U.S. Constitution

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  1. What year was the last amendment added to the U.S. Constitution?
  2. Why has passing amendments become more difficult?
  3. Instead of amendments, where has historical progress mainly come from?
  4. What is one amendment you would like to see added to our Constitution?
  5. Do you believe that the Constitution should be easier to amend? Why or why not?
    John Marshall was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 1801 to 1835. Under his guidance, the Supreme
    Court made a huge impact on the relationship between the federal government and the state governments.
    For 2 extra credit points, choose ONE of the following cases decided upon during Marshall's time as Chief
    Justice. Then, summarize the background and outcome of the case, and describe how it impacted the nature
    of federalism in the United States.
  6. McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
  7. Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)
  8. Barron v. Baltimore (1833