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:1. Explain what citizenship in the world means to you and what you think it takes to be a good world citizen.
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:2. 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.
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::a. 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.
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::a. 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.
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::b. 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.
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::c. Select TWO of the following organizations and describe their role in the world.
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::b. Visit the Web site (With your parent/guardian's permission) 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.
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'''2'''. [http://www.uscis.gov/citizenship How to become a U.S. citizen] - [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)]<br>
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'''3a'''. [http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Main_Page Current World Events] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_security National Security] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy Economy] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Values Values] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_determinants_of_health Health]
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:[http://www.bbc.co.uk British Broadcast Co.] - [http://www.cnn.com Cable News Network] - [http://www.c-span.org C-SPAN] - [http://www.nytimes.com The New York Times] - [http://www.wsj.com The Wall Street Journal] - [http://www.washingtonpost.com The Washington Post] <br>
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'''3b'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries List of Countries] with geography, natural resources, climate, and global partnership information.<br>
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'''4a'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_law International Law] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law National Law]<br>
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'''4b'''. [http://www.foreignaffairs.org/ Current International Issues] - [http://www.state.gov/issuesandpress/ State Department's World Issues] - [http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761574787/Foreign_Trade.html International (Foreign) Trade] - [http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761567759/Foreign_Exchange.html Foreign Exchange] - [http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761552315/Balance_of_Payments.html Balance of Payments] -
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[http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761570453/Tariff.html Tariffs] - [http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761570344/Free_Trade.html Free Trade]<br>
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'''4c1'''. [http://www.un.org/ United Nations] ''Official'' page<br>
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'''4c2'''. [http://www.icj-cij.org/ International Court of Justice (World Court)]<br>
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'''4c3'''. [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]]<br>
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'''4c4'''. [http://www.who.int/en/ World Health Organization]<br>
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'''4c5'''. [http://www.amnesty.org/ Amnesty International]<br>
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'''4c6'''. [http://www.icrc.org/ The International Committee of the Red Cross] ''Official'' page<br>
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'''4c7'''. [http://care.org C.A.R.E.]<br>
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'''5a'''. [http://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/index.asp?document=799 Constitutional Government in the United States] An explanation from President Woodrow Wilson.<br>
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'''5b'''. [https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2128.html CIA Factbook: Forms of Government] Definitions of each type of government, and a listing of each type by system<br>
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'''5c'''. See the [[Media:{{PAGENAMEE}}.pdf|{{PAGENAME}} Workbook]] for the blank world map you will need (see above link for country listings).<br>
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'''6a'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambassador Government are accredited to through ambassadors] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambassadors_from_the_United_States#Ambassadors_to_international_organizations and to international organizations]
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:[http://www.embassyworld.com/dev/ Embassy Listing] - [http://www.embassy.org/ The Electronic Embassy]<br>
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'''6b1'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambassador Ambassador] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambassadors_of_the_United_States List of US Ambassadors]<br>
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'''6b2'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consul_(representative) Consul]<br>
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'''6b3'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_of_International_Information_Programs Bureau of International Information Programs] <br>
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'''6b4'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agency_for_International_Development Agency for International Development]<br>
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'''6b5'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_and_Foreign_Commercial_Service United States and Foreign Commercial Service]<br>
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'''6c'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passport Passport] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_(document) Visa]<br>
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'''7a'''. [http://www.state.gov/ US Department of State] ''Official'' page - [http://future.state.gov/ Future State] - US Department of State for Youth<br>
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'''7d'''. [http://www.scouting.org/jamboree/world/ World Scouting Jamboree]
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1. Citizenship in the World merit badge is on the [[Eagle Scout]] required list (requirement 3.d.).
 
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*2: [http://www.uscis.gov/citizenship U.S. Citizenship] How to become a U.S. citizen
 
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*4c1: [http://www.un.org/ United Nations] ''Official'' page
 
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*4c1: [http://getusout.org/ United Nations: Get Us Out] A Contrary View
 
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*4c5: [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=44633 Amnesty International and Moral Idiocy] A Contrary View
 
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*4c6: [http://www.icrc.org/ The International Committee of the Red Cross] ''Official'' page
 
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*4c7: [http://care.org C.A.R.E.] A privately-funded, international organization fighting global poverty
 
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*5: [http://heartoftn.net/users/gary27/Welch.htm Republics and Democracies]
 
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*5: [http://www.isbe.state.il.us/assessment/aasocialscience/section2/lesson35.htm Limited and Unlimited Governments]
 
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*[http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/citizenship/index.html How to Become a Citizen of the United States of America] &mdash; Written for middle schoolers
*[http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/citizenship/index.html How to Become a Citizen of the United States of America] &mdash; Written for middle schoolers
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*[https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html CIA World Factbook] &mdash; Information on every country in the world
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*[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html CIA World Factbook] &mdash; Information on every country in the world
*[http://comm.tamu.edu/pres/speech.html Presidential Speech Archive]
*[http://comm.tamu.edu/pres/speech.html Presidential Speech Archive]
*[http://www.state.gov/www/global/oes/960910.html The Global Environment and the National Interest]
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This is the Citizenship in the World merit badge for Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers.
Webelos Scouts can earn the Citizen activity badge.
Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts can earn the Cub Scout Citizenship belt loop and pin.
Citizenship in the World merit badge is required for the Eagle Scout rank.


Citizenship in the World merit badge
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Status: Eagle-required
Created: 1972
Discontinued: no
BSA Advancement ID: 004
Requirements revision: 2006
Latest pamphlet revision: 2008

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“ Scouts who earn the Citizenship in the World merit badge will discover that they are already citizens of the world. How good a world citizen each person is depends on his willingness to understand and appreciate the values, traditions, and concerns of people in other countries. ”

Citizenship in the World is one of the required merit badges for the World Conservation Award for Boy Scouts.


Citizenship in the World merit badge requirements

  1. Explain what citizenship in the world means to you and what you think it takes to be a good world citizen.
  2. 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.
  3. Do the following:
    a. 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.
    b. 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.
  4. Do TWO of the following:
    a. 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.
    b. 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.
    c. Select TWO of the following organizations and describe their role in the world.
    1. The United Nations
    2. The World Court
    3. World Organization of the Scout Movement
    4. The World Health Organization
    5. Amnesty International
    6. The International Committee of the Red Cross
    7. CARE
  5. Do the following:
    a. Discuss the differences between constitutional and nonconstitutional governments.
    b. Name at least five different types of governments currently in power in the world.
    c. Show on a world map countries that use each of these five different forms of government.
  6. Do the following:
    a. Explain how a government is represented abroad and how the United States government is accredited to international organizations.
    b. Describe the roles of the following in the conduct of foreign relations.
    1. Ambassador
    2. Consul
    3. Bureau of International Information Programs
    4. Agency for International Development
    5. United States and Foreign Commercial Service
    c. Explain the purpose of a passport and visa for international travel.
  7. Do TWO of the following and share with your counselor what you have learned:
    a. Visit the Web site (With your parent/guardian's permission) of the U.S. State Department. Learn more about an issue you find interesting that is discussed on this Web site.
    b. Visit the Web site (With your parent/guardian's permission) 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.
    c. Visit with a student or Scout from another country and discuss the typical values, holidays, ethnic foods, and traditions practiced or enjoyed there.
    d. Attend a world Scout jamboree.
    e. Participate in or attend an international event in your area, such as an ethnic festival, concert, or play.


The official source for the information shown in this article or section is:
Boy Scout Requirements, 2012 Edition (BSA Supply No. 34765)

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Notes

Worksheet A FREE workbook for Citizenship in the World is available here! Adobe Acrobat PDF
with the maps, charts, links, diagrams, and checklists you need!
Or click here to print just the Citizenship in the World requirements. 		meritbadge.org has PDF and DOC versions of
Boy Scout merit badge workbooks,
Webelos workbooks, and Cub Scout workbooks.
  1. Per the BSA: "You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject." Pamphlets (books) are at local Scout Shops and online at ScoutStuff.org.
  2. "Get a signed Merit Badge application from your Scoutmaster." An online, printable Word doc file version is available.
  3. The BSA Citizenship Troop Program Feature offers meeting and activity plans to include Citizenship in the World as one of your monthly themes.
  4. Citizenship in the World merit badge is on the [(Quartermaster)] required list (requirement 2).
  5. Citizenship in the World is a popular merit badge.



Requirement resources

2. How to become a U.S. citizen - Citizenship - Rights - Duties - Jury Duty - Obligations (Responsibilities)
3a. Current World Events - National Security - Economy - Values - Health

British Broadcast Co. - Cable News Network - C-SPAN - The New York Times - The Wall Street Journal - The Washington Post

3b. List of Countries with geography, natural resources, climate, and global partnership information.
4a. International Law - National Law
4b. Current International Issues - State Department's World Issues - International (Foreign) Trade - Foreign Exchange - Balance of Payments - Tariffs - Free Trade
4c1. United Nations Official page
4c2. International Court of Justice (World Court)
4c3. World Organization of the Scout Movement
4c4. World Health Organization
4c5. Amnesty International
4c6. The International Committee of the Red Cross Official page
4c7. C.A.R.E.
5a. Constitutional Government in the United States An explanation from President Woodrow Wilson.
5b. CIA Factbook: Forms of Government Definitions of each type of government, and a listing of each type by system
5c. See the Citizenship in the World Workbook for the blank world map you will need (see above link for country listings).
6a. Government are accredited to through ambassadors and to international organizations

Embassy Listing - The Electronic Embassy

6b1. Ambassador - List of US Ambassadors
6b2. Consul
6b3. Bureau of International Information Programs
6b4. Agency for International Development
6b5. United States and Foreign Commercial Service
6c. Passport - Visa
7a. US Department of State Official page - Future State - US Department of State for Youth
7d. World Scouting Jamboree


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See also

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Merit badges required for the Eagle Scout rank
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First Aid  •  Citizenship in the Community  •  Citizenship in the Nation  •  Citizenship in the World
Camping  •  Communications  •  Family Life  •  Personal Fitness  •  Personal Management
Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving  •  Environmental Science (OR Sustainability, starting July 2013)
Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling  •  Cooking (starting Jan 1, 2014)
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Awards related to the Quartermaster Award for Sea Scouts
First Aid  •  Weather  •  Swimming  •  Lifesaving  •  Citizenship in the World  •  Motorboating  •  BSA Lifeguard


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