USCIS July 4th Naturalization Ceremony (19227250219)
USCIS Civics · Question 64 of 128

Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?

Official Answer

Citizens

Also accepted: Citizens of the United States · U.S. citizens

In plain English

Only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury. These are rights and responsibilities that come with citizenship. When you become a citizen, you gain these rights too. Citizens of the United States can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury.

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Image: USCIS July 4th Naturalization Ceremony (19227250219) — DHSgov, via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.Answers verbatim from USCIS M-1778 (09/25)