2025 civics test · Question 14
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
Principles of American Government
Accepted USCIS answers
- Declaration of Independence
- Articles of Confederation
- Federalist Papers
- Anti-Federalist Papers
- Virginia Declaration of Rights
- Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
- Mayflower Compact
- Iroquois Great Law of Peace
In simple words
The Constitution did not appear by itself. Earlier American and other governing documents helped shape its ideas.
Source: USCIS 2025 question list. Question list checked September 29, 2026.