H.A.C. -Citizenship in the Nation Traditional Geocache
H.A.C. -Citizenship in the Nation
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Citizenship in the Nation
This cache is located in Little Butler Park. It should be a very
easy cache to find. There is parking nearby too. You will be
looking for a decon container with a couple of little trading
items.
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.
Requirements for the badge, not the cache:
1. Explain what citizenship in the nation means and what it takes
to be a good citizen of this country. Discuss the rights, duties,
and obligations of a responsible and active American citizen.
2. Do TWO of the following:
-Visit a place that is listed as a National Historic Landmark or
that is on the National Register of Historic Places. Tell your
counselor what you learned about the landmark or site and what you
found interesting about it.
-Tour your state capitol building or the U.S. Capitol. Tell your
counselor what you learned about the capitol, its function, and the
history.
-Tour a federal facility. Explain to your counselor what you saw
there and what you learned about its function in the local
community and how it serves this nation.
-Choose a national monument that interests you. Using books,
brochures, the Internet (with your parent's permission), and other
resources, find out more about the monument. Tell your counselor
what you learned, and explain why the monument is important to this
country's citizens.
3. Watch the national evening news five days in a row OR read the
front page of a major daily newspaper five days in a row. Discuss
the national issues you learned about with your counselor. Choose
one of the issues and explain how it affects you and your
family.
4. Discuss each of the following documents with your counselor.
Tell your counselor how you feel life in the United States might be
different without each one.
-Declaration of Independence
-Preamble to the Constitution
-The Constitution
-Bill of Rights
-Amendments to the Constitution
5. List the six functions of government as noted in the preamble to
the Constitution. Discuss with your counselor how these functions
affect your family and local community.
6. With your counselor's approval, choose a speech of national
historical importance. Find out about the author, and tell your
counselor about the person who gave the speech. Explain the
importance of the speech at the time it was given, and tell how it
applies to American citizens today. Choose a sentence or two from
the speech that has significant meaning to you, and tell your
counselor why.
7. Name the three branches of our federal government and explain to
your counselor their functions. Explain how citizens are involved
in each branch. For each branch of government, explain the
importance of the system of checks and balances.
8. Name your two senators and the member of Congress from your
congressional district. Write a letter about a national issue and
send it to one of these elected officials, sharing your view with
him or her. Show your letter and any response you receive to your
counselor.
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