Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
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Released in 2020.
The 2011 Junior 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.
Quick Links:
Activity Choices, Meeting Plans, Solo Scouts,
Uniform Placement, GSUSA Info & Links
Our Summary* of Requirements:
- Learn about local government (visit town/city hall, mayor’s office OR talk to local government official).
- Learn both sides of a current state issue, campaign for governor with the issue you are most passionate about OR tour your state capitol.
- Learn how Congress (House of Representatives and Senate) drafts a bill, how many representatives are in each state, or how many women are currently serving.
- Compare presidents and prime ministers OR learn fun presidential facts.
- Learn about courts and judges (talk to lawyer, judge, OR government teacher)
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
Activity Choices
Work in Progress, links may not be available. Check back later!
Do five Required Activities:
- Pick one Explore Local Government activity.
- Pick one State Specific Government activity.
- Pick one Explore Congress activity.
- Pick one Explore Presidents activity.
- Pick one Explore Judicial activity.
Available Troop Meeting Plans
- (2) 90 Min Mtgs – GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan
- Mtg 1: Local Government (3 choices), State (3 choices)
- Mtg 2: Congress (3 choices), Presidents (3 choices), AND Judicial (3 choices)
How to earn individually as a Solo Scout?
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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 and goes on the troop number side of the vest – Click Here to see Junior diagrams and details on where to place it or sash placement.
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GSUSA Information and Details
There are five steps needed to complete this badge, found on the Girl Scout Shop description or searching the GSUSA Badge Explorer. Information on the official requirements can also be found on the Scout’s Honor Wiki.
Printed Booklets
Booklet and VTK Information(Coming Soon)- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet
Other Non-GSUSA Resources
- None Currently Available.
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
See other Recommended Facebook Groups for some Scouting Organizations
(No official Groups)
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Click Here -> To see information References:
Disclaimer: The information published on The Badge Archive is built from the references listed below. These sources demonstrate that our content is grounded in facts and research, not opinion or speculation. Readers may consult them directly when looking for additional material.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Democracy for Juniors 1.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Democracy for Juniors 2.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Roberts, Rachel. Junior the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.
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