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

Why this is the answer

Voting in federal elections, running for federal office, and serving on a jury are civic rights and responsibilities tied to U.S. citizenship. Citizenship is the legal status that allows these roles. Non-citizens may live or work in the U.S. but do not have these federal civic rights.

💡 Memory tip: Three civic jobs—vote, run, jury—all start with citizen.