Character/Leadership
Which of these is not a citizen's duty?
Jury duty, taxes, military draft, participate in political office
You don't have to run for political office
How many adjectives are listed in the Scout Law?
12 (Trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, reverent)
How do you avoid dehydration?
Drink water
For what purpose is the square lashing best used for?
What shape is the US flag always folded in?
Right triangle
What does EDGE stand for, and what is it used for?
To teach others some skill, Explain how it's done, Demonstrate those steps, Guide the learner through practice, and Enable them to do it on their own
What are the three main ways to obtain US Citizenship?
Being birthed on US territory; having parents with US citizenship; naturalization by completing a long list of requirements
What's the difference between a splint and sling?
Splints restrict movement for broken bones to prevent further injury, slings wrap around shoulder to support the weight of injured arm.
Which knot is best for securing a tent or dining fly?
Tautline hitch
What is the Cyber chip, and how many times do you need to earn it?
List of requirements to make you aware of online safety, part of Scout and Star rank.
What is the Quartermaster of the troop in charge of?
Keeps record of troop equipment and maintains them in good condition
What rights might people in America have that people in Saudi Arabia don't?
Most straightforward answer: Gender inequality, women subject to many cultural rules and restricted opportunities
What is an AED used for?
Diagnose cardiac arrest and deliver electric shocks to jumpstart the heart
Timber hitch
How many merit badges are available to earn, and how many of them are required for the Eagle rank?
You only need 13 selected merit badges and 8 additional chosens out of 135 total to earn Eagle.
What is the scout slogan?
Do a good turn daily
What's the difference between the US Constitution's 9th and 10th amendments?
9th: The rights listed in Constitution are not exhaustive. (People have more rights than listed)
10th: Government powers that aren't mentioned in Constitution are delegated to individual states or people.
If stranded in the cold backcountry, why should you not warm frostbitten hands until you have a speedy way out?
Avoid internal liquids from freezing and refreezing, makes tissue damage worse
The clove hitch is the base start to which lashings?
Square, shear, and tripod (diagonal starts with timber hitch)
What are epaulets, and where should you put them?
Dark green slips fastened to the shoulder loop of the boy scout uniform
Which four phrases that all begin with "C" are pledged in the Outdoor Code
Clean in outdoor manners; Careful with fire; Considerate in outdoors; Conservation minded
Scouting exists outside of the US. What organization is the collection of all countries' national programs?
WOSM-World Organization of the Scout Movement
Asymmetry around the body (weak/numb on one side), dizziness and confusion, slurred speech, losing balance or coordination
For what purpose is the sheet bend best used for?
To tie two strings of different thickness together
For what purpose is the shear lashing best used for?
To construct an A-frame triangle out of poles