How many stars are on the U.S. flag?

The United States flag features 50 stars, each representing one of the 50 states in the union. The stars are arranged in nine rows of alternating five and six stars, symbolizing unity among the states. The design of the flag has evolved over time as new states were admitted to the union, with the last two stars added for Alaska and Hawaii in 1959 and 1960, respectively.

The other options do not accurately reflect the current status of the U.S. flag's stars. For example, the option that mentions 48 stars would have applied prior to the admission of Hawaii and Alaska. The option suggesting 52 stars inaccurately includes territories that are not represented by stars on the flag, while another option cites 46 stars, which does not take into account the full count of states. Thus, the number of stars on the U.S. flag is firmly established at 50, denoting each state as part of the nation.