Section: American Government: Principles
14. Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
Official answer
- • 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
Why
Several earlier documents shaped the Constitution, including the Articles of Confederation and the Federalist Papers.
Answers verified against USCIS materials. Last checked 2026-07-17.
Official source: USCIS — 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025)