USCIS marks this question with an asterisk: applicants who are 65 or older and have been permanent residents for 20 or more years may study just the marked questions.
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Accepted answers
Accepted answers
- because there is one star for each state
- because each star represents a state
- because there are 50 states
Explanation
Each of the 50 stars represents a state.
The explanation is our own study note, not official wording.
Source: USCIS, 2008 version (USCIS Office of Citizenship, rev. 08/21)Verified Sep 14, 2026Official PDF
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