Citizenship in The World — Merit Badge

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Requirements

From the official BSA merit badge pamphlet — wording is paraphrased here. Confirm against the current pamphlet for sign-off.

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For the whole badge

Explain what citizenship in the world means to you and what makes a good world citizen

Explain U.S. citizenship rights/duties/obligations; compare with two other countries

Discuss how national interest and foreign relationships affect a country's security, economy, values, and health (current event)

Discuss how geography, resources, and climate shape a foreign country's economy and global partnerships

(Do any 2 of the following)

Explain international law vs. national law and its role in conflict resolution

Research a current international trade/finance issue; explain why countries must cooperate

Select TWO organizations (UN/UNICEF, ICJ, Interpol, WOSM, WHO, Amnesty Intl, IFRC, CARE, EU) and describe their role

Discuss differences between constitutional and nonconstitutional governments

Name at least five government types currently in power in the world

Show on a world map countries using each of those five government types

Explain how governments are represented abroad and how the U.S. is accredited to international organizations

Describe the roles of ambassador, consul, Bureau of Global Public Affairs, and the U.S. Commercial Service

Explain the purpose of a passport and visa for international travel

(Do any 2 of the following)

Explore an issue on the U.S. State Department website

Find a human rights story recognized in the U.S. but not in another country (foreign news source)

Visit with a student or Scout from another country; discuss values, holidays, foods, and traditions

Attend or participate in a WOSM event (Jamboree, Moot, Congress, JOTA/JOTI) or a national/regional Jamboree

Attend or participate in an international event in your area (festival, concert, play)

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