Question 11 of 128
2025 civics test
American Government
The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document?
Accepted answers
Accepted answer
- Declaration of Independence
Explanation
Those words are in the Declaration of Independence.
The explanation is our own study note, not official wording.
Source: USCIS, 2025 version (USCIS M-1778, 09/25)Verified Jul 23, 2026Official PDF
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