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Citizenship in the World
Official Requirements & Fillable Workbook · 2026 Edition
Citizenship in the World expands your horizons beyond national borders. You will explore how nations interact through international law, trade, and diplomacy, examine differing forms of government across the globe, investigate major humanitarian organizations like the UN, WHO, and Red Cross, and discover what it means to be an engaged, responsible global citizen.
Key Requirements Covered:
- International Law & Global Treaties
- Comparative Forms of Government
- Diplomatic Relations & Foreign Policy
- Global Humanitarian Organizations
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7Requirements
2016Reqs Revised
What is on the worksheet: Citizenship in the World Requirements
Every requirement for the Citizenship in the World merit badge, word for word as published, with room to write under each one on the printed worksheet.
1World Citizenship
Explain what citizenship in the world means to you and what you think it takes to be a good world citizen.
2Comparative Citizenship and the Bill of Rights
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.
3Current World Events and Foreign Geography
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.
4International Law, Trade, and Global Organizations
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.
- b Using resources such as major daily newspapers, the internet (with your parent or guardian'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.
- c Select TWO of the following organizations and describe their role in the world.
5Forms of Government and World Map
Do the following:
- a Discuss the differences between constitutional and nonconstitutional 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.
6Diplomacy and Foreign Relations
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: ambassador, consul, Bureau of Global Public Affairs, United States and Foreign Commercial Service.
- c Explain the purpose of a passport and visa for international travel.
7International Exploration and Cultural Exchange
Do TWO of the following (with your parent or guardian's permission) and share with your counselor what you have learned:
- a Visit the website of the U.S. State Department. Learn more about an issue you find interesting that is discussed on this website.
- b Visit the website 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.
- c Visit with a student or Scout from another country and discuss the typical values, holidays, ethnic foods, and traditions practiced or enjoyed there.
- d Attend or participate in a World Organization of the Scouting Movement (WOSM) event such as the World Scout Jamboree, World Scout Moot, World Scout Congress, Jamboree Over The Air, or Jamboree Over The Internet. Attendance at a national or regional Jamboree sponsored by a WOSM-National Scout Organization is also allowed.
- e Participate in or attend an international event in your area, such as an ethnic festival, concert, or play.
Two dates, two different things
Requirements Revision vs. Worksheet Date
Scouting America last revised the Citizenship in the World requirements in 2016. That is the badge, not this sheet — an older year does not mean the worksheet is out of date.
Verbatim Fidelity & Verification
This worksheet was checked against https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/citizenship-in-the-world/ in Aug 2026 and reproduces the requirements word for word. Both dates are printed on the sheet, so a copy in a binder can always be placed in time.
Requirement text is © Scouting America, reproduced verbatim. The worksheet layout and design are original to this project.
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