Question 8 of 128
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
Official USCIS answers
- It says America is free from British control.
- It says all people are created equal.
- It identifies inherent rights.
- It identifies individual freedoms.
Why this is the answer
The Declaration of Independence announced that the American colonies were free from British control. It also stated that all people are created equal and have inherent rights. These ideas are why the listed answers are correct.
💡 Memory tip: Remember: Declaration = independence and equal rights; Constitution = government rules.
Could you say it out loud to an officer?
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- 1. What is the form of government of the United States?
- 2. What is the supreme law of the land?
- 3. Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
- 4. The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?
- 5. How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
- 6. What does the Bill of Rights protect?
Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.