(1) A graduating student at the advanced level in social studies demonstrates superior performance. He/she:

(a) independently analyzes and adapts an inquiry process to locate and evaluate information from a variety of sources and effectively applies that information to various decision making situations;

(b) effectively analyzes and critiques the principles and structure of power, authority, and governance;

(c) independently demonstrates civic responsibility by participating meaningfully as a citizen in the process;

(d) makes meaningful geographic inferences in a variety of contexts and independently conducts geography-related research to develop and extensively support a position on an issue;

(e) consistently analyzes historical patterns and conducts independent research to thoroughly and effectively develop and defend a position on an issue;

(f) analyzes unique impacts of the application of economic principles on decision making in national and global economies; and

(g) independently analyzes and critiques the impact of human interaction on society and purposefully evaluates the effects of cultural diversity on individuals and society.