Which right is explicitly granted to naturalized U.S. citizens that many noncitizens do not have?

• A. The right to vote in federal elections
• B. The right to freely travel internationally
• C. The right to obtain a federal job without screening
• D. The right to own property

Answer: (A)

Voting in federal elections is a right that comes with U.S. citizenship. When someone naturalizes, they become a citizen with full voting rights, so they can vote in federal elections. Noncitizens aren’t eligible to vote in federal elections, which is why this is the clearest difference between naturalized citizens and other residents.

The other rights mentioned aren’t exclusive to citizens. People who aren’t citizens may be able to travel internationally (with passports or visas) and, in many cases, may own property. Federal employment also often requires citizenship, but that involves eligibility for a job rather than a basic, explicit political right like voting.