Citizenship · Rights and Responsibilities

Name one right only for United States citizens.

Correct answer

The right to vote in federal elections — only US citizens may vote in federal elections; and the right to run for federal office

  1. A The right to work
  2. B The right to drive a car
  3. C The right to attend public school
  4. D The right to vote in federal elections — only US citizens may vote in federal elections; and the right to run for federal office

Why this is the answer

Rights only for us citizens: VOTE in federal elections (non-citizens may not vote in federal elections); RUN FOR FEDERAL OFFICE (President must be natural-born citizen; senators and representatives must be US citizens). Other rights like working, attending public school, and due process of law apply to all people in the United States regardless of citizenship status. USCIS Question 49 (65/20 list): 'What is one right only for United States citizens?' — Accepted answers: vote in a federal election; run for federal office.

Source: USCIS Civics Question 49 (65/20) — Citizens-Only Rights

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Rights guaranteed to all persons versus rights reserved to citizens, plus the responsibilities of US citizens including voting and jury service. This is one of 9 Civics (65+ Applicants) questions on rights and responsibilities, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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