97. Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Integrated Civics · Symbols65/20 special consideration question
Accepted answer(s)
- because there is one star for each state
- because each star represents a state
- because there are 50 states
This is an Integrated Civics question on the 2008 Civics Test, testing whether an applicant understands the structure of American government rather than just current officeholders. If you're unsure, focus on remembering "because there is one star for each state" first — it's the answer USCIS lists as the primary accepted response.
This is question 97 of the 2008 Civics Test. See it on uscis.gov. This question is worded the same way on the 2025 Civics Test.