side show to help teach Citixzship in the World

1. Citizenship in the World Eagle Merit Badge List of Requirements Be 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 States What is Citizenship? How can one become a Citizens By blood By soil Through naturalization, and Naturalization of parents Eagle Merit Badge-Citizen in the world

3. United States Citizenship Rights Duties Obligations Discuss 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 Events Pick a World Event How does the following influence a counties… Security Values Health of its citizens Eagle Merit Badge-Citizen in the world

5. Locational Influence of a Country Pick a Foreign Country How does the following influence that country…… Geography Natural Resources Climate Eagle Merit Badge-Citizen in the world

6. International Law What 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 society Eagle Merit Badge-Citizen in the world

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

8. United Nations What 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 International What 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 Governments What is a Constitutional Governments A 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 people Limited 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 governments What is a Non- Constitutional Government The 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 Governments Monarchy- Rule by One Republic –Rule by Law Democracy- Rule by Majority Federal Regional or Local Communism Totalitarian State Dictatorship- forced rule Anarchism- an absence of rule Eagle Merit Badge-Citizen in the world

13. Governmental Representation How is a government represented abroad The State Department The Olympics Tourists Others…. How is the United States accredited to International Organizations? Eagle Merit Badge-Citizen in the world

14. Governmental Representation What is the role of….. Ambassador is the highest ranking diplomat who represents their country. Consul Provide 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 Programs Communicates with foreign publics, including opinion makers and youth, about U.S. policy, society, and values. Eagle Merit Badge-Citizen in the world

15. Governmental Representation What is the role of….. Agency of International Development has been the principal U.S. agency to extend assistance to countries recovering from disaster, trying to escape poverty, and engaging in democratic reforms United States and Foreign Commercial Services The 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

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

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