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What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens? (65/20 version)

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Correct answer

Serving on a jury or voting in a federal election

  1. A Serving on a jury or voting in a federal election
  2. B Attending school
  3. C Paying taxes
  4. D Obeying the law

Why this is the answer

Serving on a jury and voting in a federal election are responsibilities reserved only for U.S. citizens; either answer is accepted on this 65/20 civics question. While everyone in the United States must obey the law and pay taxes, jury duty and voting in federal elections are rights and responsibilities limited to citizens. Naturalization grants these civic responsibilities, which is part of why the test emphasizes them. Distinguishing citizen-only responsibilities (jury service, federal voting) from duties shared by all residents (obeying laws, paying taxes) is a key rights-and-responsibilities concept.
Source: USCIS Civics Question 49 (65/20) — Citizen-Only Responsibility

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About this topic: Rights and Responsibilities

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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