Read: 'Citizens of the United States have the right to vote.' What is the right described in this sentence?

The sentence describes the RIGHT TO VOTE — a fundamental right of US citizens. Voting allows citizens to choose their government leaders and have a voice in government decisions. The USCIS reading test asks test-takers to identify the main idea or key information in a simple sentence. In this sentence, the key words are 'citizens,' 'right,' and 'vote.' Citizens have the right — and responsibility — to vote in elections.