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Cultural Characteristics of the US and Canada

Question 9 • FL-2106010-M/J Civics B

What is the official language of the United States? What benefits and problems do you see with this choice?

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English is the dominant language in the United States, but there is no official language at the federal level; some states do designate English as their official language. A shared official language could make government communication and public services simpler and encourage communication among people. However, it could create barriers for people who speak other languages and could weaken the country’s linguistic diversity.

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