Question 3 of 100
2008 civics test
American Government
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
Accepted answers
Accepted answer
- We the People
Explanation
The Constitution begins with “We the People,” which expresses self-government.
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Source: USCIS, 2008 version (USCIS Office of Citizenship, rev. 08/21)Verified Sep 14, 2026Official PDF
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