Question 64 of 128 American Government
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
Answers USCIS accepts
- Citizens
- Citizens of the United States
- U.S. citizens
Give any one of these answers at your interview.
Only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections, run for federal office and serve on a jury.
What it means
These are rights and duties reserved for citizens. Permanent residents cannot vote in federal elections or serve on federal juries.
Say “citizens” or “U.S. citizens.” Becoming a citizen gives you these rights.
Memory tip: Vote, run, jury = citizens only.
Quiz yourself
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
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Official source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version). Last checked: .