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To be able to complete a merit badge during Pathways to Eagle the preparation work MUST be completed BEFORE and turned in at the START of the merit badge session.

  

Due to the shortness of the sessions, teaching is not possible. The Scout needs to have read the merit badge pamphlet BEFORE the session and be prepared for each of the requirements.

  

The availability of a Merit Badge session will be based on the actual availability of Merit Badge counselors on the day of the event.

Because of limited space in merit badge sessions Scouts will be assigned to
sessions based on their rank starting with Eagle Scout and working down.

Citizenship in the Nation   Citizenship in the Nation    Eagle Required

This merit badge requires 1 session to complete.

The Pathways to Eagle preparation work items for the Citizenship in the Nation merit badge are: 2a,  2b,  2c,  2d,  3,  6,  8

Scouts are strongly encouraged to use a Merit Badge worksheet to show that they have done the preparation work for the merit badge. Download the workbook for the Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge  in Adobe PDF format from ,The U.S. Scouting Service Project website.
Scouts MUST be able to discuss any items completed as preperation works or as written work.
 
1. 		  
Explain what citizenship in the nation means and what it takes to be a good citizen of this country. Discuss the rights, duties, and obligations of a responsible and active American citizen.
 
2. 		  
Do TWO of the following:
a.  Visit a place that is listed as a National Landmark or that is on the National Register of Historic Places. Tell your councilor what you learned about the landmark or site and what you found interesting about it.
b.  Tour your state capital building or the U.S. Capital. Tell your councilor what you learned about the capital, its function, and the history.
c.  Tour a federal facility. Explain to your councilor what you saw there and what you learned about its function in the local community and how it serves this nation.
d.  Choose a national monument that interests you. Using books, brochures, the Internet (with your parent's permission), and other resources, find out more about the monument. Tell your councilor what you learned, and explain why the monument is important to this country's citizens.
 
3. 		  
Watch the national evening news five days in a row OR read the front page of a major daily newspaper five days in a row. Discuss the national issues you learned about with your councilor. Choose one of the issues and explain how it affects you and your family.
 
4. 		  
Discuss EACH of the following documents with your councilor. Tell your councilor how you feel life in the United States might be different without each one.
a.  Declaration of Independence
b.  Preamble to the Constitution
c.  The Constitution
d.  Bill of Rights
e.  Amendments to the Constitution
 
5. 		  
List the six functions of government as noted in the preamble to the Constitution. Discuss with your councilor how these functions affect your family and local community.
 
6. 		  
With your councilor's approval, choose a speech of national historical importance. Find out about the author, and tell your councilor about the person who gave the speech. Explain the importance of the speech at the time it was given, and tell how it applies to American citizens today. Choose a sentence or two from the speech that has significant meaning to you, and tell your councilor why.
 
7. 		  
Name the three branches of our federal government and explain to your councilor their functions. Explain how citizens are involved in each branch. For each branch of government, explain the importance of the system of checks and balances.
 
8. 		  
Name your two senators and the member of Congress from your congressional district. Write a letter about a national issue and send it to one of these elected officials, sharing your view with him or her. Show your letter and any response you receive to your councilor.
 
The requirements listed on this web site are believed to be correct.
The official requirements can be found in the current edition of
"Boy Scout Requirements Book 2010"
Download the workbook for the Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge
in Adobe PDF format from ,The U.S. Scouting Service Project website.

The availability of a Merit Badge session will be based on the actual availability of Merit Badge counselors on the day of the event.

To be able to complete a merit badge during Pathways to Eagle the preparation work indicated on the web site MUST be completed BEFORE and turned in at the START of the merit badge session and you MUST bring proof of completion. You must also be able to demonstrate the necessary knowledge for ALL of the requirements. Scouts not completing the merit badge will receive credit for the work they have done and will have to make arrangements with a counselor to complete any remaining requirements at a later date.

Note: The preparation work listed is subject to change at any time. It is based on what the counselor believes needs to be completed before the session starts.

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