How many stars does the U.S. flag have?

The U.S. flag has 50 stars, which represent the 50 states in the Union. Each star symbolizes one state, and the design reflects the nation's history and unity. The flag was officially adopted with 50 stars following the admission of Hawaii as the last state on July 4, 1960. This design has remained unchanged since that time.

The other choices reflect historical configurations of the flag prior to the current design. For instance, the flag had 48 stars before Alaska and Hawaii became states. The number of stars representing 52 or 54 does not correspond to any official version of the flag in U.S. history. Understanding the significance of the stars helps in recognizing the importance of each state in the context of American unity.