Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

Accepted answers

Equality
Liberty
Social contract
Natural rights
Limited government
Self-government

Any one of these 6 answers is accepted. You do not need to give all of them — the officer is listening for one correct response.

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