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Civics test question 124 of 128 · Symbols

The Nation's first motto was 'E Pluribus Unum.' What does that mean?

Official USCIS answers

Give any one of these answers.

  • Out of many, one
  • We all become one

Why this is the answer

E Pluribus Unum means 'Out of many, one.' It expresses the idea that many people and states form one nation.

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Answers that are not correct

These wrong answers are common mix-ups. They are not accepted at the interview.

  • Liberty and justice for all
  • Don't tread on me
  • We the People
  • In God We Trust

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