Citizenship in the Nation
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![]() | This is the Citizenship in the Nation merit badge for Boy Scouts. |
![]() | Citizenship in the Nation merit badge is required for the Eagle Scout rank. |
![]() | Citizenship in the Nation requires prior counselor approval for requirement(s) #6. |
Citizenship in the Nation merit badge | ||
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Status: | Eagle-required | |
Created: | 1951 | |
Replaced: | Citizenship | |
BSA Advancement ID: | 003 | |
Requirements revision: | 2005 | |
Latest pamphlet revision: | 2014 |
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“ | As Scouts fulfill the requirements for this merit badge, they will learn how to become active citizens are aware of and grateful for their liberties and rights, to participate in their governments and protect their freedom, helping to defend their country and standing up for individual rights on behalf of all its citizens. | ” |
Citizenship in the Nation merit badge requirements | ![]() | ||
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Notes
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- The BSA Citizenship Troop Program Feature offers meeting and activity plans to include Citizenship in the Nation as one of your monthly themes.
- Citizenship in the Nation is a popular merit badge.
Requirement resources
- 1: Citizenship - Rights - Duties - Jury Duty - Obligations (Responsibilities)
- 2a: National Historic Landmarks - National Register of Historic Places
- 2c: Post Office Finder - Your local post office is a federal facility.
- 2d: National Monuments
- 3: Major daily US newspapers
- 4a: Declaration of Independence
- 4c: The Constitution
- 4d: Bill of Rights
- 4e: Amendments to the Constitution
- 5: Six functions of government from the first six articles
- 6: Famous speeches
- Gettysburg Address I have a dream
- Presidential Speeches
- The History Place: Great Speeches Collection
- Checks and Balances From US Constitution Online
- Checks and Balances
- 8: Citizenship in the Nation MB Pamphlet, page 41: "You can write a letter online or send a letter by mail."
- Write a letter online to your Senator or Congressman
- U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate
- Another site for Contacting the Congress
Related awards
Personal development-related awards
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See also
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General Merit Badge information
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External links
- The American Government - "A Grand Experiment"
- National Center for Constitutional Studies Includes an online Constitution quiz and game
- Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government
- US History A comprehensive site created by the Independence Hall Association
- Justices of the Supreme Court
- Understanding the Federal Courts
- Kids in the House
- World's Smallest Political Quiz
- Town Hall
- 50 States and Capitals
- LSU Libraries Federal Agencies Directory
- The White House
- Congress of the United States
![]() | First Aid • Citizenship in the Community • Citizenship in the Nation • Citizenship in the World Camping • Communication • Cooking • Family Life • Personal Fitness • Personal Management Emergency Preparedness OR Lifesaving • Environmental Science OR Sustainability Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling | ![]() |