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9. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

American Government · Principles of American Democracy

Accepted answer(s)

  • life
  • liberty
  • pursuit of happiness

This is an American Government question on the 2008 Civics Test, testing whether an applicant understands the structure of American government rather than just current officeholders. If you're unsure, focus on remembering "life" first — it's the answer USCIS lists as the primary accepted response.

This is question 9 of the 2008 Civics Test. See it on uscis.gov.