2025 version (128 questions)Updated for the Oct 20, 2025 testA: Principles of American Government

Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

Answer

Equality
Liberty
Social contract
Natural rights
Limited government
Self-government

Explanation

These founding documents reflect ideas such as equality, liberty, natural rights, the social contract, limited government, and self-government. USCIS accepts any two, including equality, liberty, or natural rights.

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Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

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