What is a right guaranteed only to U.S. citizens?

• A. The right to free speech
• B. The right to a fair trial
• C. The right to vote in federal elections
• D. The right to bear arms

Answer: (C)

The right to vote in federal elections is specifically guaranteed to U.S. citizens. This right is established in the Constitution and various amendments, most notably the 26th Amendment, which affirms that citizens who are 18 years of age or older cannot be denied the right to vote based on age. While the other options refer to rights that are generally protected for all individuals within the U.S.—such as free speech, the right to a fair trial, and the right to bear arms—the right to vote is distinctly tied to citizenship, as non-citizens do not have the legal ability to participate in U.S. elections. This delineation emphasizes the importance of citizenship in the democratic process, distinguishing it from other rights that apply more broadly.