James Donovan, an American lawyer, is asked to defend a Soviet spy in court. It is important that the spy gets a fair trial so that the image of American justice is upheld in the midst of the Cold War.

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.

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of the 21st amendment was the first time in history that a constitutional amendment (the 18th amendment) had ever been repealed.

Two officers seek to interrogate Cesar Chavez about his possible affiliation to the Communist party. When they suggest performing a search of the property, Chavez stops them by asking for a warrant. He mentions the Bill of Rights multiple times in his conversation with the officers to remind them that his group's actions are protected by the Constitution.

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.