Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2020 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Senior 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).
- Learn how your state government is structured AND how it compares to a nearby state, OR find out about your most recent election AND brainstorm how to encourage voting, OR tour your state capitol.
- Write a letter to your state representative about an issue you care about, OR research the big buckets of spending in the U.S. AND create a pie chart of how you would recommend spending, OR Read GSUSA’s “How a Bill Becomes a Law” AND make your own board game as a way to teach the process to others.
- Research a historical presidential race AND come up with a new campaign for the losing side, OR work in three groups to learn a different branch of government AND then present to each other, OR research the electoral college AND debate with a friend on if it should stay or go away.
- Research on Supreme Court Justice (past or present) and learn all their voting history, OR debate with a friend on both sides of the issue of term limits, 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
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?
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home – Original Link
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 Seniors Activity Choice Descriptions by GSUSA
- VTK Senior Three Branches of Government by GSUSA
- VTK Senior How a Bill Becomes a Law 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 Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Scouts
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