Bsa cit in_world

BSA citizenship in the world requirements 1, 2, 4 and 5 discussed.
3, 6 and 7 are through a field trip to a local embassy in DC. Use an embassy or consulate that has a cultural center that can be visited by all scouts.

1. American Heritage Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge Seminar and Study on Global Citizenship Grant Graessle Charter Organization Representative, Troop & Pack 1203 E-mail: [email protected] Phone : [phone]

2. Citizenship in the World

3. Grant Graessle Eagle Scout 1979 National Jamboree 1981 2013 Education BA , USC 1987; MA, University of Phoenix 1999; MA, Naval War College 2007 Wood Badge Course, NCAC Spring 2013 Navy Reserve Retired CDR, December 2009 Deployed to Iraq (among other places) Work for Naval Air Systems Command Cost Analyst 17 years Other interesting jobs include U.S. House of Representatives, Newport News Shipbuilding, U.S. Navy Supply Officer Graessle family circus includes wife, 3 kids (two adopted from Kazakhstan), homeschoolers

4. Requirements fulfilled in class Explain what citizenship in the world means to you and what you think it takes to be a good world citizen. 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. 4. Do TWO of the following: a. 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. c. Select TWO of the following organizations and describe their role in the world. i . The United Nations iii. World Organization of the Scout Movement 5. Do the following: a. Discuss the differences between constitutional and non-constitutional governments. b . Name at least five different types of governments currently in power in the world. c . Show on a world map countries that use each of these five different forms of government.

5. Requirements fulfilled on field trip 3. Do the following: a. 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. b. 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. 6. Do the following: a . Explain how a government is represented abroad and how the United States government is accredited to international organizations. b . Describe the roles of the following in the conduct of foreign relations. i. Ambassador ii. Consul iii . Bureau of International Information Programs iv . Agency for International Development v. United States and Foreign Commercial Service c. Explain the purpose of a passport and visa for international travel. 7. Do TWO of the following and share with your counselor what you have learned: 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 Jamboree? e. Participate in or attend an international event in your area, such as an ethnic festival, concert, or play.

6. What is Citizenship? How to become a citizen: Birth Born in the territory of the US Born to US Parents while traveling abroad on US Government orders or Secretary of State authorized travel. (Certain rules and process apply) Naturalized Adoption Citizenship test Marriage Duties, rights and Obligations: US: Outlined in the US Constitution Bill of Rights Evolving as our society changes Citizen/resident of the state will be honored by all states Differences Not all residents are citizens Not all residents vote National Service obligation Bill of Rights does not always apply!

7. National vs International laws National Legislative process Enforceable through agencies, fines, tax rebates Applies only to that country International Agreed upon through treaty process Not easily enforceable if state/country does not want to play Generally not seen by average citizen Accepted practice and tradition sometimes makes international law

8. Example of international law US Passport Identifies you as a US citizen Under the protection of the US Government Authorizes you to come and go from country Enables governments to monitor who is coming and going from borders Visa from another country Endorsement of a passport by a foreign state is called a visa Agreed upon through treaty process Not easily enforceable if state/country does not want to play Generally not seen by average citizen Passport has been examined and found valid by the nation to be visited The bearer may legally go to his or her destination In some cases there are entry visas and exit visas

9. U.S. Foreign Police execution Some sources of Policy Treaty Accepted practice (That’s the way we’ve always done it) Executive decision Almost every Department (State, Judicial, Energy, Commerce) has a role What an Embassy overseas looks like Department of State Department of State, Office of Secretary U.S. Mission to the UN Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP) Mission: Provides and supports the places, content, and infrastructure needed for sustained conversations with foreign audiences to build America’s reputation abroad. Voice of America US Agency for International Development Created USAID in 1961 by executive order Authorized by the Congress in the Foreign Assistance Act Technically an independent federal agency SAID operates subject to the foreign policy guidance of the President, Secretary of State, and the National Security Council Department of Commerce United States Commercial Service International Trade Administration

10. Types of NGOs Non-governmental organization Two types Orientation Operation Orientation Charitable (Red Cross, Amnesty International) Service (Peace Corps) Participatory (World Scouting Movement) Empowering (Micro-loan, Kickstarter ) Operation (By level of operations) Community/City (Soup Kitchen) National (YMCA) International (Save the Children, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)

11. Who is the UN ? United Nations (UN) Governmental organization Intergovernmental organization Currently 193 member states Founded 1945 Charter drafted at Dumbarton Oaks in Georgetown UN Charter source of International law, treaties and definition of ‘Human Rights’ Six principal organs General Assembly (the main deliberative assembly) Security Council (for deciding certain resolutions for peace and security) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) (for assisting in promoting international economic and social co-operation and development) Secretariat (for providing studies, information, and facilities needed by the UN) International Court of Justice (the primary judicial organ) United Nations Trusteeship Council (currently inactive) Other prominent organs World Health Organization (WHO) World Food Program (WFP) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Non-governmental organizations may be granted consultative status with ECOSOC Sovereign Military order of the Temple of Jerusalem World Veterans Federation World Organization of the Scout Movement

12. Who is the WOSM ? World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) Mission: “To contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Scout Law, to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society" Established 1922 Non-governmental international organization Currently 162 members (As of Jan 2014) Organized into regions and operates with a conference, committee and bureau World Jamboree held every four years 1979: XV - Nishapur , Iran “Join In” Jamboree: sister cities exchange troops 2011: XXII – Rinkaby , Sweden 2015: XXIII - Kirarahama , Japan 2019: XXIV - Bechtel Scout Reservation!

13. Constitutional or not? Written Constitution Basic law to which all other laws are under authority Protect Individual Rights Limited Government Power Checks & Balances Stability Federal Government Does a Constitution mean a democracy? Differences in Consitution : US Kazakh France

14. Several types of government Anarchy Absolute monarchy - a form of government where the monarch rules unhindered, i.e., without any laws, constitution, or legally organized opposition. Commonwealth - a nation, state, or other political entity founded on law and united by a compact of the people for the common good. Communist - a system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and a single - often authoritarian - party holds power; state controls are imposed with the elimination of private ownership of property or capital while claiming to make progress toward a higher social order in which all goods are equally shared by the people (i.e., a classless society) Constitutional democracy - a form of government in which the sovereign power of the people is spelled out in a governing constitution Constitutional monarchy - a system of government in which a monarch is guided by a constitution whereby his/her rights, duties, and responsibilities are spelled out in written law or by custom Democracy - a form of government in which the supreme power is retained by the people, but which is usually exercised indirectly through a system of representation and delegated authority periodically renewed Dictatorship - a form of government in which a ruler or small clique wield absolute power (not restricted by a constitution or laws) Ecclesiastical - a government administrated by a church. Oligarcy - A government in which a few people such as a dominant clan or clique have power

15. Examples Name the type of government South Africa United States United Kingdom India, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Fiji Somalia Peurto Rico Libya Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea Peoples Republic of China Vatican City Pakistan Iran Turkey

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