Civics Test Question 10: Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

A question from the 2025 civics test, with the answers USCIS publishes and our explanation.

Translation

Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.说出《独立宣言》和美国宪法中的两个重要理念。Mencione dos ideas importantes de la Declaración de Independencia y de la Constitución de EE. UU.

Official answers

You need to name 2.

Equality平等Igualdad
Liberty自由Libertad
Social contract社会契约Contrato social
Natural rights自然权利Derechos naturales
Limited government有限政府Gobierno limitado
Self-government自治Autogobierno

Explanation

You need to name two. Both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution reflect equality, liberty, the social contract, natural rights, limited government and self-government. Pick two easy ones, such as equality and liberty.

Memory tip

💡 Say two: Equality and Liberty.

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