Why does the flag have 50 stars?

Symbols and Holidays · Symbols

Give one of these answers:

• (Because there is) one star for each state
• (Because) each star represents a state
• (Because there are) 50 states

At the interview for the 2025 civics test, the officer asks you up to 20 of the 128 questions out loud, and you need 12 correct answers to pass. You answer in your own words; any of the accepted answers counts.

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