This clip describes the democratic voting process, which determines how individuals gain power.

Craig explains why the Founding Fathers implemented checks and balances into the government and how this concept keeps all the branches equal and in check.

The news slips reports on the events leading up to the passing of the War Powers Act, and the further implication of this law. The legislative branch is given more power to limit the president's control to send troops into war.

John talks about the Atlantic Slave Trade and descibes its process and conditions slaves underwent on boats and their life on farms and plantations in the Americas.

Charlie Brown and Linus have a project about space due tomorrow, and Linus dreams of NASA choosing him and Charlie to go to space for 90 days. They describe each of the crew members and their roles.