Question 10 of 128
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
Official USCIS answers
- Equality
- Liberty
- Social contract
- Natural rights
- Limited government
- Self-government
You must give 2 answers.
Why this is the answer
The Declaration of Independence says people are created equal and have natural rights such as liberty. The Constitution sets up a government by the people with limited power. These documents share ideas like equality, liberty, natural rights, social contract, limited government, and self-government.
💡 Memory tip: Remember: Declaration = equality and rights; Constitution = limited self-government.
Could you say it out loud to an officer?
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.