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Civics Test Question 122: Why does the flag have 50 stars?

A question from the 2025 civics test, with the answers USCIS publishes and our explanation.

Translation
122
Why does the flag have 50 stars?国旗为什么有 50 颗星?¿Por qué tiene la bandera 50 estrellas?

Official answers

Any one of these is correct.

  • (Because there is) one star for each state(因为)每个州一颗星(Porque hay) una estrella por cada estado
  • (Because) each star represents a state(因为)每颗星代表一个州(Porque) cada estrella representa un estado
  • (Because there are) 50 states(因为有)50 个州(Porque hay) 50 estados

Explanation

The flag has 50 stars, one for each of the 50 states.

Memory tip

💡 One star for each state.

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