medium · U.S. Naturalization Test (2025 Standard) civics

An applicant correctly counts 13 stripes on the flag but is unsure what they symbolize. The officer asks for the reason behind the stripes.

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

  1. The stripes represent the first 13 presidents
  2. The stripes stand for 13 branches of government and the original federal executive departments
  3. (Because the stripes) represent the original colonies
  4. The stripes honor 13 Revolutionary War battles

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