Evaluate the reliability of available information. Draw conclusions by reading and interpreting data presented in charts and graphs. Identify and weigh alternative viewpoints. Identify contributions of cultural groups to American society. Decision Making and Resources Explain why regions and nations specialize in what they can produce at the lowest cost and then trade with other regions and nations.
Nations become interdependent through trade.
All levels of U.S. government assess taxes in order to provide services. Democratic Processes Differentiate between democratic and totalitarian governments with regard to purposes, processes, structures, and examples of each type. Know that voting is both a privilege and a responsibility of U.S. citizenship. Recognize that property ownership, race, gender, literacy, and certain tax payments no longer affect eligibility to vote. Identify the qualifications for voting.