Short answer: Vote in a federal election
This is question 50 of the 2008 civics test. The officer asks it out loud, and you say one answer.
2008 test, question 50 · Rights and responsibilities
Only citizens can vote for the president and for Congress.
Only citizens can be a senator, a representative or the president.
Tap the right answer.
2008 test, question 49 · Rights and responsibilities
Only citizens are called to sit on a jury and help decide a court case.
Only citizens can vote for the president and for Congress.
2025 test, question 64 · Rights and responsibilities
Green card holders cannot do these three things. Citizens can.
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Play level 5, Rights and responsibilities: 10 questions like this one.
Play this levelThe official answers (2008 test): vote in a federal election; run for federal office.
The official answers (2008 test): serve on a jury; vote in a federal election.
The official answers (2025 test): Citizens; Citizens of the United States; U.S. citizens.
No. The officer wants one answer, unless the question asks for two or more. Pick the answer that is easiest for you to say, for example: Vote in a federal election.
No. The civics test is oral: the officer asks each question, and you say the answer. In Civics Rush you tap an answer to learn fast. Then say each answer out loud to practice for the interview.
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