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

U.S. citizens.

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  1. U.S. citizens ✔
  2. All permanent residents
  3. Anyone living here one year

Why: Voting in federal elections, running for federal office, and jury service are for U.S. citizens. Permanent residents (green card holders) cannot do these.

Huh, didn't know that: The right to a jury trial is protected by the 6th and 7th Amendments.

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Answer: U.S. citizens. Voting in federal elections, running for federal office, and jury service are for U.S. citizens. Permanent residents (green card holders) cannot do these.

  1. USCIS M-1778, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version) www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/questions-and-answers/2025-Civics-Test-128-Questions-and-Answers.pdf
    64. Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States? Citizens
    Checked 2026-10-07.

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