Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2020 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Ambassador page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Discover how local, state, and federal government works and explore the three branches of government.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn about local government and local elections (visit town/city hall, mayor’s office, talk to local government official, OR attend a city/town hall meeting when a vote will be held – VOTE if you are old enough to).
- Learn how your state government is structured AND how it compares to the federal government, OR research two sides of an issue from a recent/upcoming election AND debate each side, OR tour your state capitol building.
- Write a letter to your state representative/federal senator about an issue you care about, OR research gerrymandering and some of the solutions proposed, OR visit Washington D.C. to meet your federal representative.
- Encourage people to vote in the next presidential election (create a poster, make a voting reminder calendar, OR use a sample ballot from a recent election to show voting stats), Research three different political parties to see which one aligns with your personal values, OR research lobbying and lobbyists roles in the most recent presidential election.
- Research on Supreme Court Justice (from history) AND answer the questions from the GSUSA booklet, OR research and hold a mock trial, OR attend a session in court.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- None Currently Available
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- None Currently Available
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Find out about local government
- Find out about state government
- Find out about the federal legislative branch
- Find out about the federal executive branch
- Find out about the federal judicial branch
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- Democracy for Ambassadors Activity Choice Descriptions by GSUSA
- VTK Ambassador Three Branches of Government by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Citizen Themed Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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