Principles of American GovernmentAmerican Government

Question 11: The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document?

Answer

Declaration of Independence

Why this matters

These words are in the Declaration of Independence, not the Constitution. Thomas Jefferson wrote them in 1776. They mean the government must protect your freedom.

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