1. Citizenship in the Nation
Merit Badge College
2018
Merit Badge College
January 6 and February 3, 2018

2. Counselor: Mrs. Kleissas Phone:
The Citizenship in the Nation Power Point is on the Merit Badge College Website:
After you click on the website, click on Counselor Contact and Prerequisite Information. Scroll down and find Citizenship in the Nation. It will be in that section.

3. Citizenship in Nation Eagle Required

4. What You Will Need For This Class
Your merit badge pamphlet - Answers to most questions are in the merit badge pamphlet.
Worksheet - Write all answers on your worksheet. Write neatly. Print your full name, troop number and phone number at the top of the first page. Here is the link for the worksheet.

5. Remember: Most answers are in the pamphlet!
Requirement One
Pgs. 7 & 8
Explain what citizenship in the nation means and what it takes to be a good citizen of this country
Answer these questions:
What does citizenship in the nation mean?
What does it take to be a good citizen?
What are the rights, duties and obligations of a responsible and active American citizen?
Video
Remember: Most answers are in the pamphlet!

6. Requirement One
Discussion
What does it take to be a good citizen?

7. Requirement Two Do two of the following:
Prerequisite
Requirement Two
Do two of the following:
Visit a place that is listed as a National Historic Landmark or on the National Register of Historic Places.
Tour your state capitol building or the U.S. Capitol.
Tour a federal facility.
Choose a national monument that interests you. Using (with parents permission) the internet and other resources, find out about the monument.
- Discuss with your counselor what you learned
Video
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8. Requirement Two
What two places have you visited or do you plan to visit?

9. Pgs. 39&40
Requirement Three
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 issue and explain how it affects you and your family

10. Requirement Four Discuss each of the following documents with your counselor. Tell your counselor how you feel life in the U.S. might be different without each one Declaration of Independence Preamble to Constitution The Constitution Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments) Amendments to the Constitution (11 through 27)
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11. video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yb7MI8NQLoo
Declaration of Independence
Document declaring the freedom and independence of the 13 original colonies from England
It was written by Thomas Jefferson in July, 1776
video

12. The Constitution gives us the foundation for all laws in the U.S.
It was written in 1787 by Constitutional Convention. It went into effect March 4, 1789.
The Constitution includes:
The Preamble
Seven Articles
The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments)
Amendments (amendments 11-27)
The US Constitution

13. Requirement Four Discussion Why is the Constitution important to our nation?

14. Requirement Five
Pg. 15
List the 6 functions of the government as noted in the preamble of the Constitution

15. Requirement Six
Pg. 40
Choose a speech of national historic importance Find out about the author Why was the speech important at the time it was given? How does it apply today?

16. Two famous speeches “I have a dream… that one day…“ (1963)
President John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address
“Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” (1961)
Dr. Martin Luther King Civil Rights March on Washington Speech
“I have a dream… that one day…“ (1963)

17. Requirement Seven Name three branches of our federal government.
What are their functions?
How are citizens involved in each branch?
What is the importance of checks and balances?
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18. Three Branches of Federal Government

19. Requirement Eight
Pg. 41
Name your two senators and your member of Congress from your congressional district
Write a letter about a national issue and send it to one of these elected officials – share your views with him/her
Show your letter or any response you get to your counselor

20. Maryland Senators and Congressman representing Maryland’s 1st District
For Scouts from Maryland, write these two U.S. Senators and the Congressperson from your Congressional district. For Scouts outside of Maryland write your two U.S. Senators and the Congressperson from your district
Congressman Andy Harris
1st Congressional District of Maryland
Senator Ben Carden of Maryland
Senator Chris
Van Hollen of Maryland
Maryland Senators and Congressman representing Maryland’s 1st District

21. “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” President John F. Kennedy

22. References Slide 5: Think Pair Share image http://hisd. weebly
References Slide 5: Think Pair Share image Slide 7: US Capitol Slide 11: Declaration of Independence Slide 16 Kennedy’s image inaugural address Slide 16 MLK I have a dream speech Slide 18 Andy Harris image Chris Van Hollen image Ben Carden imagen Slide (3 branches) Slide 22 bald eagle picture American flag

23. Schoolhouse Rock: America - I'm Just a Bill Music Video
For Fun (Not Required)
Schoolhouse Rock: America - I'm Just a Bill Music Video
How a Bill Becomes a Law