One of the many current problems in the United States is: why is there no official language? In most countries you search you will find that an official language has been established. Given that the United States is what many would call a "melting pot" due to the many nationalities that inhabit it, how can one make a unanimous decision about which language of the population is the official, most widely spoken language? 7As one of the largest trade and commerce centers and a major English-speaking country, many assume that English is the official language of the country. But despite efforts over the years, the United States does not have an official language (the US Constitution). An official language is a language that is given special legal status in a particular country, state, or other territory. Typically the official language of a nation will be the one used in that nation's courts, parliament and administration. However, official status can also be used to give legal status to a language, even if that language is not widely spoken. 2True official languages ​​are those designated as such by a regulation or law. Despite this, many languages ​​are considered de facto official languages, meaning that, although a language may not have official status in a particular country, it is the most commonly used language in that country and the one usually used in official contexts. An example of this is the English language in the United States. The United States has no official language,2 but because English is used for most official matters and is the most commonly spoken language, it may be considered the official language in practice if not in law (Wikipedia). An official language should not be confused with a national language, although the national language but...... middle of paper ......ntry. Since the vast majority of the American population spoke English, the founders may not have found it necessary to declare in law what existed in fact. (Usefoundation) The 13 United States does not have an official language, but English is spoken by approximately 82% of the population as a native language (Wikipedia). Some may wonder why we have never had an official language before? And what makes this such an important time to create one. I agree with Congressman Toby Roth, who said, “In America today, we see our country dividing into ethnic, racial, and linguistic groups like never before. We may become an America that ceases to be one nation, one people, to paraphrase the Pledge of Allegiance. English is the common bond that holds our people and our society together as a nation)