Civics question 8 of 128
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
4 accepted answers
- It says America is free from British control.
- It says all people are created equal.
- It identifies inherent rights.
- It identifies individual freedoms.
You only need to give one of these. The officer accepts any of them.
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Where this question sits
It is part of Principles of American Government, inside the American Government section of the test.
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