Question 78 of 128 ★

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Q: Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

(Thomas) Jefferson — Topic: American History — Colonial Period and Independence. This question has one official answer. ★ This is one of the 20 questions for the 65/20 special consideration.

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(Thomas) Jefferson

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Topic: American History — Colonial Period and Independence.

This question has one official answer.

★ This is one of the 20 questions for the 65/20 special consideration.

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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), form M-1778 (09/25). Answers that can change are listed at uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates. Freedom to Belong is an educational nonprofit and is not affiliated with USCIS.