Citizenship in the Nation
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|subject= Citizenship | |subject= Citizenship | ||
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|created= 1951 | |created= 1951 | ||
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+ | |quote=As Scouts fulfill the requirements for this merit badge, they will learn how to become active citizens are aware of and grateful for their liberties and rights, to participate in their governments and protect their freedom, helping to defend their country and standing up for individual rights on behalf of all its citizens. | ||
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+ | *1: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizenship Citizenship] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_nationality_law#Rights_of_citizens Rights] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duty Duties] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jury_duty Jury Duty] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_nationality_law#Responsibilities_of_citizens Obligations (Responsibilities)] | ||
+ | *2a: [http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/default.cfm National Historic Landmarks] - [http://www.nr.nps.gov/ National Register of Historic Places] | ||
+ | *2c: [http://www.usps.com/locator/welcome.htm?from=home&page=0060locatepo Post Office Finder] - Your local post office is a federal facility. | ||
+ | *2d: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_National_Monuments_of_the_United_States National Monuments] | ||
+ | *3: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_newspapers_in_the_United_States_by_circulation Major daily US newspapers] | ||
+ | *4a: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Declaration_of_Independence Declaration of Independence] | ||
+ | : [http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/declara/declara1.html Declaring Independence: Drafting the Documents] | ||
+ | *4b: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preamble_to_the_United_States_Constitution Preamble to the Constitution] | ||
+ | : [http://www.usconstitution.net/consttop_pre.html Constitutional Topic: The Preamble online] | ||
+ | *4c: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Constitution The Constitution] | ||
+ | : [http://www.usconstitution.net The Constitution Online] or [http://www.archives.gov/national-archives-experience/charters/constitution.html The Constitution] | ||
+ | *4d: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Bill_of_Rights Bill of Rights] | ||
+ | *4e: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_amendments_to_the_United_States_Constitution Amendments to the Constitution] | ||
+ | *5: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Constitution Six functions of government from the first six articles] | ||
+ | *6: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Famous_speeches Famous speeches] | ||
+ | : [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gettysburg_Address Gettysburg Address] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_have_a_dream I have a dream] | ||
+ | : [http://comm.tamu.edu/pres/speech.html Presidential Speeches] | ||
+ | : [http://www.historyplace.com/speeches/previous.htm The History Place: Great Speeches Collection] | ||
+ | *7: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Branches_of_government#United_States:_three_branches Branches of Government] | ||
+ | : [http://www.usconstitution.net/consttop_cnb.html Checks and Balances] From US Constitution Online | ||
+ | : [http://www.socialstudieshelp.com/Lesson_13_Notes.htm Checks and Balances] | ||
+ | *8: Citizenship in the Nation MB Pamphlet, page 41: "You can write a letter online or send a letter by mail." | ||
+ | : [http://www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml Write a letter online to your Senator or Congressman] | ||
+ | : [http://www.house.gov U.S. House of Representatives] [http://www.senate.gov U.S. Senate] | ||
+ | : [http://www.visi.com/juan/congress/ Another site for Contacting the Congress] | ||
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*[http://www.iveleague.org/s021-ab.html The American Government - "A Grand Experiment"] | *[http://www.iveleague.org/s021-ab.html The American Government - "A Grand Experiment"] | ||
+ | *[http://www.nccs.net/ National Center for Constitutional Studies] Includes an online Constitution quiz and game | ||
*[http://bensguide.gpo.gov/ Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government] | *[http://bensguide.gpo.gov/ Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government] | ||
*[http://www.ushistory.org/ US History] A comprehensive site created by the Independence Hall Association | *[http://www.ushistory.org/ US History] A comprehensive site created by the Independence Hall Association | ||
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*[http://www.congress.org/congressorg/home Congress of the United States] | *[http://www.congress.org/congressorg/home Congress of the United States] | ||
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Revision as of 11:42, January 22, 2013

![]() | This is the Citizenship in the Nation merit badge for Boy Scouts. |
![]() | Citizenship in the Nation merit badge is required for the Eagle Scout rank. |
![]() | Citizenship in the Nation requires prior counselor approval for requirement(s) #6. |
Citizenship in the Nation merit badge | ||
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Status: | Eagle-required | |
Created: | 1951 | |
Replaced: | Citizenship | |
BSA Advancement ID: | 003 | |
Requirements revision: | 2005 | |
Latest pamphlet revision: | 2008 |
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“ | As Scouts fulfill the requirements for this merit badge, they will learn how to become active citizens are aware of and grateful for their liberties and rights, to participate in their governments and protect their freedom, helping to defend their country and standing up for individual rights on behalf of all its citizens. | ” |
Citizenship in the Nation merit badge requirements | ![]() | ||
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Notes
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- The BSA Citizenship Troop Program Feature offers meeting and activity plans to include Citizenship in the Nation as one of your monthly themes.
- Citizenship in the Nation is a popular merit badge.
Requirement resources
- 1: Citizenship - Rights - Duties - Jury Duty - Obligations (Responsibilities)
- 2a: National Historic Landmarks - National Register of Historic Places
- 2c: Post Office Finder - Your local post office is a federal facility.
- 2d: National Monuments
- 3: Major daily US newspapers
- 4a: Declaration of Independence
- 4c: The Constitution
- 4d: Bill of Rights
- 4e: Amendments to the Constitution
- 5: Six functions of government from the first six articles
- 6: Famous speeches
- Gettysburg Address I have a dream
- Presidential Speeches
- The History Place: Great Speeches Collection
- Checks and Balances From US Constitution Online
- Checks and Balances
- 8: Citizenship in the Nation MB Pamphlet, page 41: "You can write a letter online or send a letter by mail."
- Write a letter online to your Senator or Congressman
- U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
- Another site for Contacting the Congress
Related awards
Personal development-related awards
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See also
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General Merit Badge information
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External links
- The American Government - "A Grand Experiment"
- National Center for Constitutional Studies Includes an online Constitution quiz and game
- Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government
- US History A comprehensive site created by the Independence Hall Association
- Justices of the Supreme Court
- Understanding the Federal Courts
- Kids in the House
- World's Smallest Political Quiz
- Town Hall
- 50 States and Capitals
- LSU Libraries Federal Agencies Directory
- The White House
- Congress of the United States
![]() | First Aid • Citizenship in the Community • Citizenship in the Nation • Citizenship in the World Camping • Communication • Cooking • Family Life • Personal Fitness • Personal Management Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving • Environmental Science OR Sustainability Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling | ![]() |