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Official question #124US Citizenship Test

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

Correct answer

Out of many, one

Also accepted: Out of many, one · We all become one

Why

“E Pluribus Unum” is Latin for “Out of many, one”: many states (and peoples) forming one nation. It appears on the Great Seal and on coins.

Answer choices

  • AIn God we trust
  • BLiberty and justice for all
  • CLand of the free
  • DOut of many, one