Question 10 of 128 American Government
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
Answers USCIS accepts
- Equality
- Liberty
- Social contract
- Natural rights
- Limited government
- Self-government
This question asks for 2 answers. You can choose them from this list.
Two important ideas are equality and liberty. Others include natural rights, limited government and self-government.
What it means
Both founding documents share core ideas. Equality means all people are created equal. Liberty means freedom. Natural rights are rights people are born with. Limited government means the government's power has limits.
Self-government and the social contract mean the people agree to be governed and the government serves them.
This question asks for TWO answers. Practice saying a pair together, such as "equality and liberty."
Memory tip: Pair them up: "Equality and Liberty" (E and L), easy to say together.
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Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
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Official source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version). Last checked: .