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Official USCIS civics question 11 of 128

The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?

American GovernmentPrinciples of American Government

Official answer (English)

  • Declaration of Independence

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Explanation

English

These famous words come from the Declaration of Independence.

Türkçe

Bu ünlü sözler Bağımsızlık Bildirgesi'nden gelir.

Español

Estas famosas palabras provienen de la Declaración de Independencia.

Memory hint

💡 EN: Same document that declared independence.

💡 TR: Bağımsızlığı ilan eden aynı belge.

💡 ES: El mismo documento que declaró la independencia.

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