Question 11: The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?
Official answer
- Declaration of Independence
Grandpa explains
They're in the Declaration of Independence, not the Constitution, kiddo. Rights no one can take away.
Careful: these are NOT the answer
These are the common mix-ups. The app uses them as traps so you practice.
- U.S. Constitution
- Bill of Rights
- Articles of Confederation
On the 2008 test this is question 9
If you filed your N-400 before October 20, 2025, you take the 2008 version. Which one is mine?
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
- life
- liberty
- pursuit of happiness
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- 1What is the form of government of the United States?
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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.