

Requirements for the Citizenship In The World merit badge:
- Explain what citizenship in the world means to you and what you think it takes to be a good world citizen.
- Explain how one becomes a citizen in the United States, and explain the rights, duties, and obligations of U.S. citizenship. Discuss the similarities and differences between the rights, duties, and obligations of U.S. citizens and the citizens of two other countries.
- Do the following:
- Pick a current world event. In relation to this current event, discuss with your counselor how a country's national interest and its relationship with other countries might affect areas such as its security, its economy, its values, and the health of its citizens.
- Select a foreign country and discuss with your counselor how its geography, natural resources, and climate influence its economy and its global partnerships with other countries.
- Do TWO of the following:
- Explain international law and how it differs from national law. Explain the role of international law and how international law can be used as a tool for conflict resolution.
- Using resources such as major daily newspapers, the Internet (with your parent's permission), and news magazines, observe a current issue that involves international trade, foreign exchange, balance of payments, tariffs, and free trade. Explain what you have learned. Include in your discussion an explanation of why countries must cooperate in order for world trade and global competition to thrive.
- Select TWO of the following organizations and describe their role in the world.
- The United Nations and UNICEF
- The World Court
- Interpol
- World Organization of the Scout Movement
- The World Health Organization
- Amnesty International
- The International Committee of the Red Cross
- CARE (Cooperative for American Relief Everywhere)
- European Union
- Do the following:
- Discuss the differences between constitutional and non-constitutional governments.
- Name at least five different types of governments currently in power in the world.
- Show on a world map countries that use each of these five different forms of government.
- Do the following:
- Explain how a government is represented abroad and how the United States government is accredited to international organizations.
- Describe the roles of the following in the conduct of foreign relations.
- Ambassador
- Consul
- Bureau of International Information Programs
- Agency for International Development
- United States and Foreign Commercial Service
- Explain the purpose of a passport and visa for international travel.
- Do TWO of the following (with your parent's permission) and share with your counselor what you have learned:
- Visit the Web site of the U.S. State Department. Learn more about an issue you find interesting that is discussed on this Web site.
- Visit the Web site of an international news organization or foreign government, OR examine a foreign newspaper available at your local library, bookstore, or newsstand. Find a news story about a human right realized in the United States that is not recognized in another country.
- Visit with a student or Scout from another country and discuss the typical values, holidays, ethnic foods, and traditions practiced or enjoyed there.
- Attend a world Scout jamboree.
- Participate in or attend an international event in your area, such as an ethnic festival, concert, or play.
Citizenship In The World Worksheet
Comments:
Jun 10, 2013 - Sandra Kotten
Does a Scout need to talk to a merit badge counselor BEFORE completing the requirements and worksheets for Citizenship of the World? My son will be a "Student Ambassador" this summer for People to People in Canada. It is a great opportunity and would help with his Citizenship of the World merit badge. Does he need to talk to his merit badge counselor before he starts this merit badge?
Jun 10, 2013 - Scouter Paul@Sandra - First off, the 'worksheets' are not part of the merit badge process. They are just tools that some scouts might use to help keep their progress in order.
I would absolutely recommend that the scout discuss his upcoming opportunities with his merit badge counselor BEFOREHAND. There's no reason not to.
If a scout tells a counselor that he already completed some requirement, the counselor may or may not count that progress - it's up to the counselor. Some requirements are easier to verify than others.
Jun 24, 2014 - First Class Scouter - LV300This is an Eagle Required MB and that is something big. I would talk to a counselor first.
Jul 27, 2015 - DawnI have a quick question I live in a rural area and the last
requirement for them to talk to a scout from a different country
is very hard. What would be some suggestions for this type of
situation?
Jul 27, 2015 - Scouter Paul@Dawn - Requirement 7c is just one of 5 options and your son needs
to do only 2 of them.
There is a Pen Pals system here on Boy Scout Trail where he could connect with some other scout troop. Or, he could connect with scouts through ScoutLink.net
Oct 17, 2015 - Brian LangenbergThere is a Pen Pals system here on Boy Scout Trail where he could connect with some other scout troop. Or, he could connect with scouts through ScoutLink.net
Dawn:
I would be happy to have your son speak with my 15 year old son (1st class, about to make Star) by skype or phone.
Yours In Scouting,
Brian Langenberg
Troop 18 St. Giles
Oak Park, IL
I would be happy to have your son speak with my 15 year old son (1st class, about to make Star) by skype or phone.
Yours In Scouting,
Brian Langenberg
Troop 18 St. Giles
Oak Park, IL

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