Teenage contestants from Wyoming, Las Vegas and Richmond, Va., embark on a year-long civics competition.
Pressure builds as students tackle the first round of competition, answering judges' questions in the style of Congressional hearings and showing an understanding of democracy and how it connects to their lives.
Stakes are high as teams prepare for statewide civics competitions; only the winners will advance to the final round in Washington, D.C.
Civics competition finalists prepare for the judges' final challenges in Washington, D.C.; a winner is crowned.
