Personal Development
Eagle Required
Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge
Learn about the U.S. Constitution, government branches, citizenship rights, and your community's role in democracy to earn this Eagle-required merit badge.
What you'll do
- The Constitution What is the Constitution of the United States?
- The Preamble List the six purposes for creating the United States Constitution set forth in the Preamble to the Constitution.
- Three Branches of Government List the three branches of the United States government.
- 4. Founding Documents & Ideals Declaration of Independence
At a glance
- Requirements
- 8
- Category
- Personal Development
- Eagle Required
- Yes
- Updated
- March 29, 2026