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Question 122

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

  1. They represent the original colonies.
  2. (Because) each star represents a stateCorrect answer
  3. (Because there are) 50 statesCorrect answer
  4. (Because there is) one star for each stateCorrect answer

Official answer

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

Explanation

Each star on the U.S. flag represents one state. After Hawaii became the fiftieth state, the 50-star design entered official use in 1960.

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Question 122: Why does the flag have 50 stars? · U.S. Civics Test 2025 · Questena