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Official USCIS civics question 122 of 128

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

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Official answers (English)

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

The real civics test is oral and answered in English, so official questions and answers always stay in English.

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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Civics128 is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with USCIS. For study purposes only — not legal advice. Content is based on public USCIS resources: official 128 questions & answers (PDF).