Question 82 of 128
What founding document was written in 1787?
Official USCIS answers
- (U.S.) Constitution
Why this is the answer
In 1787, delegates met in Philadelphia and wrote the U.S. Constitution. It set up the national government and is a founding document of the United States.
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.