Citizenship in the World Badge -- Assignment 2

Boys who are participating the Citizenship in the World Merit Badge should do the following assignment:

Read:  Merit Badge Booklet--International Law Chapter, pages 73-78

After reading the chapter, answer the following question: 

1. Explain international law and how it differs from national law. Explain the role of international law and how international law can be used as a tool for conflict resolution.

Your answer should be between one-half page and one-page in length (double spaced).

 

Read:  Merit Badge Booklet:  Global Issues, Watchdogs, and Advocates, pages 67-71.

After reading the chapter, do the following:

Select TWO of the following organizations and describe their role in the world. You may also use other references such as the Internet.

1. The United Nations
2. The World Court
3. World Organization of the Scout Movement
4. The World Health Organization
5. Amnesty International
6. The International Committee of the Red Cross
7. CARE

Your combined answered (both organizations) should NOT exceed one page in length (double spaced).

Be sure to bring your assignment to the next merit badge class on Monday, October 15th at 12:30 at the Scout House. 

Bring a notebook and two pens/pencils and your Citizenship in the World booklet.

Do NOT be late.