122. Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Symbols and Holidays · Symbols
Accepted answer(s)
- (Because there is) one star for each state
- (Because) each star represents a state
- (Because there are) 50 states
Symbols and Holidays questions on the 2025 Civics Test are usually the easiest to prepare for, since the answers are fixed facts rather than dates or numbers. "(Because there is) one star for each state" is the accepted answer here — a good one to review right before the interview since it's quick to recall under nerves.
This is question 122 of the 2025 Civics Test. See it on uscis.gov. This question is worded the same way on the 2008 Civics Test.