Troop 
Citizenship
in the
World
Counselor Version
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1.
Answer the
following:
a.
What is
citizenship? How does one become a citizen in the United States? How does one
become a citizen in other countries?
b.
What rights,
duties, and obligations does American citizenship entail? How are these similar
to or different from the way citizenship is experienced in two other countries?
2.
Do the
following:
a.
Discuss the
concept of national interest.
b.
Explain how a
country's security, economy, and values relate to its national interest.
3.
Explain ONE of
the following to your counselor:
a.
How
communications and transportation have changed relationships between countries
b.
How changing
national interests, democratic values, and global economic partnerships are
affecting the relationships between countries
4.
Do the
following:
a.
Tell how the
geography, natural resources, and climate of a country affect its economy.
b.
Using a map of
the world, select two countries. Describe how geography, natural resources, and
climate are important in defining each country's national interest. Explain how
these interests affect relations with at least two other countries.
5.
Do the
following:
a.
Explain
international law and how it differs from national law. What role does
international law perform in the international system? Describe how
international law can be used as a tool for conflict resolution.
b.
Select TWO of
the following global issues and explain how they have been affected by
international agreements and treaties:
1.
Environmentalism
2.
Terrorism
3.
International
trade
4.
Communications
5.
Transportation
6.
Famine relief
7.
Disease
control
8.
International
sports
c.
Select TWO of
the following organizations and describe their role in the international
system:
1.
The United
Nations
2.
The World
Court
3.
World
Organization of the Scout Movement
4.
The World
Health Organization
5.
Amnesty
International
6.
The
International Red Cross
7.
Americas Watch
8.
CARE
6.
Do the following:
a.
Explain to
your counselor what is meant by
1.
International
trade agreement
2.
Foreign
exchange
3.
Balance of
payments
4.
Tariffs
5.
Free trade
b.
Explain how
world trade and global competition affect the economy of your state and your
community.
c.
1.
Locate the
listing of foreign currency exchange rates in the financial section of the
newspaper. Select three major foreign currencies and explain the rates of
exchange between these currencies and the American dollar.
2.
Select a
foreign currency and price a product in that currency. Explain how fluctuations
in currency exchange rates affect the price of that product if you are
exporting it from the United States. Explain how fluctuations in currency
exchange rates affect the price of that product if you are importing it into
the United States.
7.
Do the
following:
a.
Discuss the
differences between constitutional and non-constitutional governments.
b.
Name at least
five different types of government currently in power in the world.
c.
Show on a
world map countries that use each of these five different forms of government.
8.
Do the
following:
a.
Explain how a
government is represented abroad. How is the United States government
accredited to international organizations?
b.
Describe the
roles of the following in the conduct of foreign relations:
1.
Ambassador
2.
Consul
3.
United States
Information Agency
4.
Agency for
International Development
5.
Foreign
Commercial Service
c.
Explain the
purpose of a passport and visa for international travel.
9.
Do ONE of the
following:
a.
Attend a world
jamboree.
b.
Take part in
an international event in your area.
c.
Visit with a
foreign exchange student and discuss his or her country and customs.
d.
Study a
foreign language for a year.
e.
Write an
embassy or consulate for material about its country and discuss the material
with your counselor.
f.
Examine a
particular international issue and give a brief oral presentation and a written
report to your counselor.
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1. Answer the following:
a. What is citizenship? .
How does one become a
citizen in the United States? .
How does one become a
citizen in other countries? .
b. What rights, duties, and obligations does an
American citizenship entail? .
How are these similar to or
different from the way citizenship is experienced in two other countries? .
2. Do the following:
a.
Discuss the concept of national interest. .
b.
Explain how a country's security, economy, and values relate to its national
interest. .
3. Explain one of the following to your counselor:
a.
How
communications and transportation have changed relationships between countries
.
b.
How
changing national interest, democratic values, and global economic partnerships
are affecting the relationships between countries.
.
4. Do the following:
a. Tell how the geography,
natural resources, and climate of a country affect its economy. .
b. Using a map of the world,
select two countries. Describe how geography, natural resources, and climate
are important in defining each country's national interest. Explain how these
interests affect relations with at least two other countries.
5. Do the
following:
a. Explain international law and how it differs
from national law. .
What role does
international law perform in the international system? .
Describe how international
law can be used as a tool for conflict resolution. .
b. Select TWO of the following global issues and explain how they
have been affected by international agreements and treaties: