Troop 31 - Boy Scouts of America St. George’s Church 4715 Harding Road
Nashville, Tennessee 37205
Citizenship in the Nation
This Merit Badge is required to earn the Eagle Scout Rank
After reading, discuss with your counselor the following documents: a. Declaration of Independence
b. Preamble to the Constitution c. Constitution d. Bill of Rights e. Amendments to the Constitution
Name the three branches of government and explain their functions.
Outline the relationships between state and federal governments.
Do ONE of the following: a. Visit the National Capitol. b. Visit your state capitol.
c. Tour a federal installation. Explain your experiences to your counselor.
Name your two senators and the congressman from your congressional district. Write a letter to one of these elected
officilas on a national issue sharing your view with him or her. Show your letter and any response to your counselor.
What are five important functions of your national government? Explain how these functions affect your family and local
government.
Discuss the main ways by which our federal government is financed.
BSA Advancement ID #3 Pamphlet Revision Date: 1993 Requirements last updated in 1984
