Language Input Menu

I have selected two languages in International Preferences, set up commad-spacebar keyboard shortcut, and made english the top language, yet I constantly find that the language had changed in the input menu without me selecting the change.
I could only see it happening once, upon opening the Helper application. all other times I was not aware when it actually changed, only once already changed.
What is happening and how can I set it to change only with keyboard shortcut or electing input menu?
PBG412 Mac OS X (10.2.x) ext. HD FW180GB

Thank you so much for responding. I have opened everything I see on the desktop. Including the small icons near the bottom and top. I have done a search on the words you have provided. I have yet to find "sytemeinstellungen". I have located some "....einstellung" places but they are for the printer, internet, font settings etc. I did find "tastatureinstellungen" and a list of countries came up with flag icons. USA was not highlighted so I selected England. That selection included the USA also. I reset the mac and everything is the same. I think it has to do with the keyboard. Not sure what that changed. I believe I am using OS 8.6. Any other thoughts or suggestions.

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