Question 10: Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
Official answers (any one counts)
USCIS accepts any of these answers. If the question asks for more than one, give as many as it asks.
- Equality
- Liberty
- Social contract
- Natural rights
- Limited government
- Self-government
Grandpa explains
Equality and liberty, kiddo: we are all equal under the law and free to live our lives.
Careful: these are NOT the answer
These are the common mix-ups. The app uses them as traps so you practice.
- Liberty and slavery
- Kings and taxes
- Equality and a state church
Video lesson on this topic: The Supreme Law
More questions on this topic
- 11The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?
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- 13What is the rule of law?
- 14Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
- 15There are three branches of government. Why?
- 1What is the form of government of the United States?
Official sources:
- USCIS · 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778 (09/25) ↗ · checked October 6, 2026
The plain explanation is ours; the official answers are USCIS's, word for word.