Troop 31 - Boy Scouts of America St. George’s Church 4715 Harding Road
Nashville, Tennessee 37205
Citizenship in the World
This Merit Badge is required to earn the Eagle Scout Rank
Answer the following:
What is citizenship? How does one become a citizen in the United States? How does one become a citizen in
other countries?
What rights, duties, and obligations does American citizenship entail? How are these similar to or different
from the way citizenship is experienced in two other countries?
Do the following:
Discuss the concept of national interest.
Explain how a country's security, economy, and values relate to its national interest.
Explain ONE of the following to your counselor:
How communications and transportation have changed relationships between countries
How changing national interests, democratic values, and global economic partnerships are affecting the
relationships between countries
Do the following:
Tell how the geography, natural resources, and climate of a country affect its economy.
Using a map of the world, select two countries. Describe how geography, natural resources, and climate are
important in defining each country's national interest. Explain how these interests affect relations with at least two other countries.
Do the following:
Explain international law and how it differs from national law. What role does international law perform in
the international system? Describe how international law can be used as a tool for conflict resolution.
Select TWO of the following global issues and explain how they have been
affected by international agreements and treaties:
Environmentalism
Terrorism
International trade
Communications
Transportation
Famine relief
Disease control
International sports
Select TWO of the following organizations and describe their role in the international system:
The United Nations
The World Court
World Organization of the Scout Movement
The World Health Organization
Amnesty International
The International Red Cross
Americas Watch
CARE
Do the following:
Explain to your counselor what is meant by
International trade agreement
Foreign exchange
Balance of payments
Tariffs
Free trade
Explain how world trade and global competition affect the economy of your state and your community.
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Locate the listing of foreign currency exchange rates in the financial
section of the newspaper. Select three major foreign currencies and explain the rates of exchange between these currencies and the American dollar.
Select a foreign currency and price a product in that currency. Explain how
fluctuations in currency exchange rates affect the price of that product if you are exporting it from the United States. Explain how fluctuations in currency exchange rates affect the price of that product if you are importing it into the United States.
Do the following:
Discuss the differences between constitutional and non-constitutional governments.
Name at least five different types of government currently in power in the world.
Show on a world map countries that use each of these five different forms of government.
Do the following:
Explain how a government is represented abroad. How is the United States
government accredited to international organizations?
Describe the roles of the following in the conduct of foreign relations:
Ambassador
Consul
United States Information Agency
Agency for International Development
Foreign Commercial Service
Explain the purpose of a passport and visa for international travel.
Do ONE of the following:
Attend a world jamboree.
Take part in an international event in your area.
Visit with a foreign exchange student and discuss his or her country and customs.
Study a foreign language for a year.
Write an embassy or consulate for material about its country and discuss the material with your counselor.
Examine a particular international issue and give a brief oral presentation and a written report to your counselor.
BSA Advancement ID #4 Pamphlet Revision Date: 2002
