Merit Badge Spotlight

CITIZENSHIP

IN THE NATION

This Merit Badge

is Required to earn the Eagle Scout Rank

1. After reading, discuss with your counselor the

following documents:

(a) Declaration of Independence

(b) Preamble to the Constitution

(c) Constitution

(d) Bill of Rights

(e) Amendments to the Constitution

2. Name the three branches of government and explain their

functions. Explain the checks and balances on each

branch of government.

3. Outline the relationships between state and federal

governments.

4. Do ONE of the following:

(a) Visit the National Capitol.

(b) Visit your state capitol.

(c) Tour a federal installation.

Explain to your experiences to your counselor.

5. Name your two senators and the congressman from your

congressional district. Write a letter to one of these

elected officials on a national issue sharing your view

with him or her. Show your letter and any response to

your counselor.

6. What are five important functions of your national

government? Explain how these functions affect your

family and local community.

7. Discuss the main ways by which our federal government

is financed.

If you are interested in taking this, or any other Merit Badge, see Mrs. Spina.

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