Pathways to Eagle - Display Merit Badge Requirement Information

The Pathways to Eagle preparation work items for the Citizenship in the World merit badge are: 4b, 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e

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 councelor how a countries 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 councelor 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 use 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.

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

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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

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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 (with your parents permission) and share with your councelor what you have learned:

a.	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.

b.	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.

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 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 World 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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