How many stars are there on the American flag?

The American flag has 50 stars, each representing one of the 50 states in the United States. This design has been in use since July 4, 1960, when Hawaii became the last state to join the union. Each star is white on a blue field, symbolizing the unity of the states.

The stars are arranged in nine rows of alternating five and six stars. This specific configuration and the number of stars reflect the current composition of the United States, making the flag a central emblem of American identity and governance. The other choices do not represent the current number of states, as there are not 48, 51, or 52 states in the union, leading to inaccuracies in their representation.