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122. Why does the flag have 50 stars?

Answer
One star for each state

All USCIS-accepted answers

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

Any of these is a correct answer at the interview. The red answer above is the simplest one to memorize.

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Official question and accepted answers from USCIS Form M-1778 (2025 civics test, 128 questions). USCIS M-1778

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