Question 122 of 128
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Official USCIS answers
- (Because there is) one star for each state
- (Because) each star represents a state
- (Because there are) 50 states
Why this is the answer
The United States has 50 states, and the flag shows one star for each state. So the 50 stars stand for all 50 states.
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.