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

What does this answer mean?

Only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a federal jury. USCIS accepts "citizens," "citizens of the United States," or "U.S. citizens."

These are among the main rights that come with citizenship. Permanent residents and other non-citizens can't vote in federal elections, and they can't vote in state elections or most local elections either.

Each of these rights has its own rules. To vote, a citizen must also meet the state's age and residency rules and register by the state's deadline. To serve in Congress, a person must have been a citizen for at least seven years for the House or nine years for the Senate, and the president must be a natural-born citizen. To serve on a federal jury, a person must be a U.S. citizen at least 18 years old who meets other requirements, such as speaking English adequately.

These rights are also responsibilities. Voting and jury service are ways citizens take part in their government.

At the interview, say "U.S. citizens."