Which of the following is one right provided only for U.S. Citizens?
(1 point)
Responses
the right to freedom of speech
the right to freedom of speech
the right to call members of Congress
the right to call members of Congress
the right to pay taxes
the right to pay taxes
the right to run for federal office
the right to run for federal office
Running for federal office is a right provided only to U.S. citizens. Both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives require candidates to be U.S. citizens. Specifically, a candidate must have been a citizen for at least nine years to run for the Senate and at least seven years for the House of Representatives.
The right to freedom of speech is protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and applies to all people within the United States, not just citizens.
The right to call members of Congress is a form of political participation that is not strictly limited to U.S. citizens. While voting in federal elections is a right reserved for citizens, expressing opinions to elected officials is a form of speech and petition that can be exercised by anyone in the country, including non-citizens.
The right to pay taxes is an obligation rather than a right, and it applies to everyone who earns income in the United States, including both citizens and non-citizens.