Question 121 of 128 ★

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

Q: Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

(Because there were) 13 original colonies · (Because the stripes) represent the original colonies — Topic: Symbols and Holidays — Symbols. USCIS accepts any one of the answers listed below. ★ This is one of the 20 questions for the 65/20 special consideration.

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(Because there were) 13 original colonies
(Because the stripes) represent the original colonies

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Topic: Symbols and Holidays — Symbols.

USCIS accepts any one of the answers listed below.

★ This is one of the 20 questions for the 65/20 special consideration.

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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), form M-1778 (09/25). Answers that can change are listed at uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates. Freedom to Belong is an educational nonprofit and is not affiliated with USCIS.