To earn the Citizenship in the World Eagle Merit Badge, a Scout must complete several requirements related to citizenship, government, and international organizations. This includes demonstrating knowledge of how citizenship is acquired, comparing rights and responsibilities of citizens in different countries, analyzing how world events and geography influence countries, and understanding the roles of international laws, the United Nations, Amnesty International, and various government representations abroad such as ambassadors and consuls.

1. Citizenship in the WorldEagle Merit BadgeList of RequirementsBe active in troop for at least 6 months as a Star Scout. Demonstrate Scout spirit in your life. Earn five more merit badges (3 must be Eagle required). While a Star Scout, do 6 hours in approved service projects. While a Star Scout, hold a position of leadership for six months. Scoutmaster conference. Complete a board of review.

2. How to Become a Citizen in the United StatesWhat is Citizenship?How can one become a CitizensBy bloodBy soilThrough naturalization, andNaturalization of parentsEagle Merit Badge-Citizen in the world

3. United States CitizenshipRightsDutiesObligationsDiscuss the similarities and differences between the rights, duties, and obligations of U.S. citizens and the citizens of two other countries. Eagle Merit Badge-Citizen in the world

4. World EventsPick a World EventHow does the following influence a counties…SecurityValuesHealth of its citizensEagle Merit Badge-Citizen in the world

5. Locational Influence of a CountryPick a Foreign CountryHow does the following influence that country……GeographyNatural ResourcesClimate Eagle Merit Badge-Citizen in the world

6. International LawWhat is International Law?Of, relating to, or involving two or more nations.A set of rules generally regarded and accepted as binding in relations between states and nations.What is National Law, and how do the two differ?National law is a system of rules, usually enforced through a set of institutions. It shapes politics, economics and societyEagle Merit Badge-Citizen in the world

7. International LawWhat is the Role of International LawHow can International law be used as a tool for conflict resolution?Eagle Merit Badge-Citizen in the world

8. United NationsWhat is the role of the United Nation?To save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind, and To reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small, and To establish conditions under which justice and respect for the obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law can be maintained, and To promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom Eagle Merit Badge-Citizen in the world

9. Amnesty InternationalWhat is the role of Amnesty International?They oppose abuses by opposition groups: hostage taking, torture and killings of prisoners and other deliberate arbitrary killings. They works on behalf of refugees whose circumstances fall within the scope of the organization's human rights mandate. AI opposes the forcible return of any person to a country where she or he might be expected to become a prisoner of conscience or suffer torture or execution.They oppose the transfers of military, security, or police equipment, technology or training from one country to another where it believes those transfers contribute to human rights abuses covered by the mandate.They do not grade countries according to their record on human rights, instead of attempting comparisons ,it concentrates on trying to end the specific violations of human rights in each case. They recognizing that human rights are indivisible and interdependent, works to promote all the rights enshrined in the UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS and other international standards, through human rights education programs and campaigning for ratification of human rights treaties.AI is funded by subscriptions and donations from its membership. No funds are sought or accepted from governments.The works to promote awareness, raise funds and ensure government responsibility in relation to the broader human rights issues which Amnesty International focuses on.Eagle Merit Badge-Citizen in the world

10. Constitutional vs. Non-Constitutional GovernmentsWhat is a Constitutional GovernmentsA Constitutional government is a “state” where the “head of state” and other officials are elected as representatives of the people, and must govern according to existing constitutional law that limits the government’s power over the peopleLimited Power: Means those government officers (elected officials) are not above the law. They must follow the same rules. If you are an elected official and break the law, you can be impeached or fired!The system of fundamental laws and principles that prescribes the nature, functions, and limits of a government or institution. It is the document recording such a system. Eagle Merit Badge-Citizen in the world

11. Constitutional vs. Non-Constitutional governmentsWhat is a Non- Constitutional GovernmentThe have no written guiding principal (Constitution) of government.a non- constitutional government means that their are no limits on the powers of the person or group running the government Countries run by communist dictatorships such as Cuba and North Korea are non-constitutional. Also countries run by absolute monarchies (Kings) are non-constitutional. Many middle eastern countries are run by monarchy. They remain in control as long as they want or until they are overthrown by the people.How Do The Two Differ?Eagle Merit Badge-Citizen in the world

12. Other Types of GovernmentsMonarchy- Rule by OneRepublic –Rule by LawDemocracy- Rule by MajorityFederalRegional or LocalCommunismTotalitarian State Dictatorship- forced ruleAnarchism- an absence of ruleEagle Merit Badge-Citizen in the world

13. Governmental RepresentationHow is a government represented abroadThe State DepartmentThe OlympicsTouristsOthers….How is the United States accredited to International Organizations?Eagle Merit Badge-Citizen in the world

14. Governmental RepresentationWhat is the role of…..Ambassadoris the highest ranking diplomat who represents their country. ConsulProvide help and advice by the diplomatic agents of a country to citizens of that country who are living or traveling overseas.Bureau of International Information ProgramsCommunicates with foreign publics, including opinion makers and youth, about U.S. policy, society, and values.Eagle Merit Badge-Citizen in the world

15. Governmental RepresentationWhat is the role of…..Agency of International Developmenthas been the principal U.S. agency to extend assistance to countries recovering from disaster, trying to escape poverty, and engaging in democratic reformsUnited States and Foreign Commercial ServicesThe mission of the USCS is to promote the export of goods and services from the United States, particularly by small- and medium-sized businesses; to represent U.S. business interests internationally; and to help U.S. businesses find qualified international partners.Eagle Merit Badge-Citizen in the world

16. Governmental RepresentationWhat is a Pass Port?A passport is a document, issued by a national government, which certifies, for the purpose of international travel, the identity and nationality of its holderWhat is a Visa?A Visa is associated with the request for permission to enter (or exit) a countryEagle Merit Badge-Citizen in the world

17. U.S. State Department Web SiteEagle Merit Badge-Citizen in the world

18. Foreign Government Web siteEagle Merit Badge-Citizen in the world