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

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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