Official USCIS civics question 122 of 128
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Official answers (English)
- (Because there is) one star for each state
- (Because) each star represents a state
- (Because there are) 50 states
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Explanation
English
The flag has 50 stars, one for each state.
Türkçe
Bayrakta, her eyalet için birer tane olmak üzere 50 yıldız vardır.
Español
La bandera tiene 50 estrellas, una por cada estado.
Memory hint
💡 EN: 50 stars = 50 states.
💡 TR: 50 yıldız = 50 eyalet.
💡 ES: 50 estrellas = 50 estados.
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