2008 test · Question 9 of 100
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Official USCIS answers
- life
- liberty
- pursuit of happiness
You must give 2 answers.
Why this is the answer
The Declaration of Independence, written in 1776, says that all people are created equal and have rights that cannot be taken away. It names three of these rights: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
💡 Memory tip: Remember the three L-P-H words: Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness — pick any two.
This is the 2008 test, for N-400s filed before October 20, 2025. Filed on or after that date? Use the 2025 test.
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- 5. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
- 6. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
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Source: USCIS, Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test (rev. 01/19).