This clip provides a concise overview of the electoral college in the United States. It explains that the electoral is a process by which presidents and vice presidents get elected. It covers key aspects of the electoral college: that the electors vote directly for presidential candidates rather than the people. Finally, it mentions candidates that have lost the popular vote but became president because they won the electoral vote.

This clip describes the Electoral College and the history behind its creation. Mo Rocca demonstrates the electoral college system in a 3rd grade classroom by having students vote for either colored pencils or markers. Students cast their vote for the winner, and markers win the popular vote. Mo Rocca then splits the class into 5 groups, or states, to cast the electoral votes.

Ben proves to Harper that his children learn effectively through his own education system when she claims they don't learn about the world, as they would in traditional education. Ben asks Harper's children to define the Bill of Rights, to which they provide lackluster and simple responses. Ben then asks his eight-year old daughter about the Bill of Rights, and she cites verbatim part of the First Amendment as well as articulates in her own words the importance of the document, drawing a contrast to China.

This clip describes the Prohibition era in the United States. It explains the assumptions of Prohibition advocates and the actual negative impact of Prohibition on the United States both economically and socially. It also mentions that it was not actually illegal to consume alcohol during this time period. Finally, it notes that the passing of the 21st amendment was the first time in history that a constitutional amendment (the 18th amendment) had ever been repealed.

The town of Springfield starts enforcing prohibition after recent events involving alcohol are deemed poor examples for the children. Moe establishes a speakeasy under the moniker of a pet shop to circumvent law.