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Official question #64US Citizenship Test
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
Correct answer
U.S. citizens
Also accepted: Citizens · Citizens of the United States · U.S. citizens
Why
Only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections, run for federal office and serve on federal juries. A permanent resident who registers or votes in a federal election can face serious immigration consequences, which is why the N-400 asks about it.
Answer choices
- AAll permanent residents
- BAnyone who pays taxes
- CU.S. citizens
- DAnyone living in the United States