N-400 Rights and Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is an exclusive right of U.S. citizens that permanent residents do not have?
- The right to vote in federal elections (Correct answer)
- The right to work legally
- The right to own property
- The right to receive Social Security
Correct answer: The right to vote in federal elections
Only U.S. citizens may vote in federal elections; permanent residents may not participate in federal or most state elections.
Question 2: What is the civic responsibility of U.S. citizens related to military service?
- Male citizens must register with the Selective Service at age 18 (Correct answer)
- All citizens must serve 2 years in the military
- Citizens must volunteer for military duty during wartime
- There is no military-related civic responsibility
Correct answer: Male citizens must register with the Selective Service at age 18
Male U.S. citizens and immigrant males between 18 and 25 are required by law to register with the Selective Service System.
Question 3: What is one responsibility that ALL U.S. citizens share?
- Serving on a jury when called (Correct answer)
- Owning a firearm
- Joining a political party
- Volunteering in a federal agency
Correct answer: Serving on a jury when called
All U.S. citizens have the responsibility to serve on a jury when called — it is a key civic duty to ensure justice.
Question 4: Which of the following is a right guaranteed to U.S. citizens under the First Amendment?
- Freedom of speech (Correct answer)
- The right to bear arms
- Protection from unreasonable searches
- The right to a speedy trial
Correct answer: Freedom of speech
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, peaceful assembly, and petition to the government.
Question 5: Which government document do U.S. citizens need to travel internationally?
- A U.S. passport (Correct answer)
- A Certificate of Naturalization
- A Green Card
- An I-94 travel record
Correct answer: A U.S. passport
U.S. citizens must use a U.S. passport for international travel; no other immigration document serves this purpose.
Question 6: Can a U.S. citizen be deported from the United States?
- No, citizens cannot be deported (Correct answer)
- Yes, for any serious crime
- Yes, if they live abroad for more than 5 years
- Only naturalized citizens can be deported
Correct answer: No, citizens cannot be deported
U.S. citizens cannot be deported; deportation applies only to non-citizens such as visa holders and permanent residents.
N-400 Rights and Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens 1
Which of the following is an exclusive right of U.S. citizens that permanent residents do not have?