You don’t have to be 18 to join in the Democratic process! With the 2020 Election just around the corner, now is the perfect time to work on the new Girl Scout Democracy badges. With these badges, girls from all levels can learn about government, different political issues, and ways to get involved. See below for details on each Democracy badge. The Cabin is also selling all of the materials and badges for each level, and right now, shipping is free! Email nashvilleshop@gsmidtn.org to place an order.
Democracy for Daisies: When you’ve earned the Democracy for Daisies badge, you will have learned about the people who work together in your government.
- Find out about local government
- Find out about state government
- Find out about national government
Democracy for Brownies: When you’ve earned the Democracy for Brownies badge, you will know the three branches of government—and some of the things they are responsible for.
- Find out about local government
- Find out about state government
- Find out about our country’s legislative branch
- Find out about our country’s executive branch
- Find out about our country’s judicial branch
Democracy for Juniors: When you’ve earned the Democracy for Juniors badge, you will know more about how government works—from your town or city to the whole country.
- Find out about local government
- Find out about state government
- Find out about our country’s legislative branch
- Find out about our country’s executive branch
- Find out about our country’s judicial branch
Democracy for Cadettes: When you’ve earned the Democracy for Cadettes badge, you will have learned new things about your government—how each branch works, how they work together, and how each piece makes a difference in society.
- 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
Democracy for Seniors: When you’ve earned the Democracy for Seniors badge, you will have expanded your knowledge about how your local, state, and national government works.
- 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
Democracy for Ambassadors: When you’ve earned the Democracy for Ambassadors badge, you will have learned more about your local, state, and national government—and you’ll be ready to use that knowledge to inform your voting.
- 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