ADVANCED MERIT: CITIZENSHIP
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1. Write a 500-word theme on the history of your community, listing such
information as the American Indian tribes who lived there, the first known
settlers, and important historical events and people.
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2. Using a map, point out important places in our community, such as fire
stations, police stations, city hall, hospitals, schools, and churches.
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3. Visit one department of your local government and report on its services to
your community.
Department ___________________________ Services ___________________________
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4. Explain in detail how to do the following :
a. Report a fire ____________________________________________________________
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b. Report an auto accident __________________________________________________
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c. Call an ambulance ________________________________________________________
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d. Obtain an auto license ___________________________________________________
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e. Obtain a dog license _____________________________________________________
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f. Obtain a building permit _________________________________________________
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g. Call a doctor ____________________________________________________________
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5. Participate in a community service project.
Project ______________________________________________________________________
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6. List and explain 5 ways a Royal Ranger can be a good citizen.
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7. Explain and demonstrate how to respect and properly display the American flag.
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8. Read the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States
of America. Explain their purposes and how each benefits us as American citizens.
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9. List the names and titles of the major leaders in your state government.
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10. List the names of the senators from your state and the representative in
congress from your district.
a. Senators ___________________________________________________________
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b. Representative ___________________________________________________________
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11. Tell which branch of government is responsible for the following:
a. National Parks.
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b. Flood Control.
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c. The investigation of violation of federal laws.
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d. The Minting of money.
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e. The Supreme command of the Armed Forces.
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f. Soil Conservation.
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g. Atomic Energy.
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12. List two Scripture references stating some of our responsibilities to our
government and officials.
a. _____________________ _____:_____ b. _____________________ _____:_____
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