Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2020 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Brownie 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 (visit town/city hall, mayor’s office OR talk to local government official)
- Learn about state laws (how they differ between states) or the current mayor and governor OR tour your state capitol
- Learn about Congress (House of Representatives and Senate)
- Learn about the president (mock election, book on presidents, or interview elder who has lived through multiple presidents)
- Learn about courts and judges (talk to lawyer, judge, or government teacher)
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Buy Printable Meeting on Etsy from On My Honor Downloads
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Buy Printable Meeting on Etsy from On My Honor Downloads
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Researching U.S.A States compiled by The Badge Archive
- 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
- Printable Workbook from Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSSEF – Original Link
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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 our country’s legislative branch
- Find out about our country’s executive branch
- Find out about our country’s 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
- Mtg 1: Local Government (Visit or Talk to Expert), AND State Government (Field Trip, Mayor and Governor, or State Laws)
- Mtg 2: Legislative Branch (Field Trip, or Letter to U.S. Rep), Executive Branch (Mock Election, Interview Older Generation, or Book on President), AND Judicial Branch (Talk to an Expert)
- Brownie Democracy Mtg 2 Activity Choices by GSUSA
- VTK The Capitol Building by GSUSA
- VTK 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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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts
Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
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- Return to the Brownie Badge List.
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