H.A.C. -Citizenship in the World Traditional Geocache
H.A.C. -Citizenship in the World
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The cache is located near the Aquatic center in Monticello. This
will be a very easy cache to do. There is parking close by. Happy
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Scouts who earn the Citizenship in the World merit badge will
discover that they are already citizens of the world. How good a
world citizen each person is depends on his willingness to
understand and appreciate the values, traditions, and concerns of
people in other countries.
Requirements for the badge, not the cache:
1. Explain what citizenship in the world means to you and what you
think it takes to be a good world citizen.
2. Explain how one becomes a citizen in the United States, and
explain the rights, duties, and obligations of U.S. citizenship.
Discuss the similarities and differences between the rights,
duties, and obligations of U.S. citizens and the citizens of two
other countries.
3. Do the following:
-Pick a current world event. In relation to this current event,
discuss with your counselor how a country's national interest and
its relationship with other countries might affect areas such as
its security, its economy, its values, and the health of its
citizens.
-Select a foreign country and discuss with your counselor how its
geography, natural resources, and climate influence its economy and
its global partnerships with other countries.
4. Do TWO of the following:
-Explain international law and how it differs from national law.
Explain the role of international law and how international law can
be used as a tool for conflict resolution.
-Using resources such as major daily newspapers, the Internet (with
your parent's permission), and news magazines, observe a current
issue that involves international trade, foreign exchange, balance
of payments, tariffs, and free trade. Explain what you have
learned. Include in your discussion an explanation of why countries
must cooperate in order for world trade and global competition to
thrive.
3. Select TWO of the following organizations and describe their
role in the world.
-The United Nations
-The World Court
-World Organization of the Scout Movement
-The World Health Organization
-Amnesty International
-The International Committee of the Red Cross
-CARE
5. Do the following:
-Discuss the differences between constitutional and
nonconstitutional governments.
-Name at least five different types of governments currently in
power in the world.
-Show on a world map countries that use each of these five
different forms of government.
6. Do the following:
-Explain how a government is represented abroad and how the United
States government is accredited to international
organizations.
Describe the roles of the following in the conduct of foreign
relations.
-Ambassador
-Consul
-Bureau of International Information Programs
-Agency for International Development
-United States and Foreign Commercial Service
-Explain the purpose of a passport and visa for international
travel.
7. Do TWO of the following (with your parent's permission) and
share with your counselor what you have learned:
-Visit the Web site of the U.S. State Department. Learn more about
an issue you find interesting that is discussed on this Web
site.
-Visit the Web site of an international news organization or
foreign government, OR examine a foreign newspaper available at
your local library, bookstore, or newsstand. Find a news story
about a human right realized in the United States that is not
recognized in another country.
-Visit with a student or Scout from another country and discuss the
typical values, holidays, ethnic foods, and traditions practiced or
enjoyed there.
-Attend a world Scout jamboree.
-Participate in or attend an international event in your area, such
as an ethnic festival, concert, or play.
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