Political Science 101
This branch of the U.S. government interprets laws and determines whether they are constitutional.
Judicial Branch
This 1985 Nintendo game introduced players to the Mushroom Kingdom and its hero Mario
Super Mario Bros.
This short-form video app owned by ByteDance became hugely popular with Gen Z for viral dances and trends.
TikTok
Released in 2001, this Apple device revolutionized how people listened to digital music on the go.
Ipod
This quarterback led the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl victories before winning another with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Tom Brady
This clause of Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to make laws “necessary and proper” for executing its enumerated powers.
Necessary and Proper Clause
This sandbox game by Mojang Studios became the best-selling video game of all time.
Minecraft
This messaging app is known for disappearing photos and stories and is symbolized by a white ghost logo.
Snapchat
This Nintendo console released in 2006 introduced motion-controlled gaming to millions of players.
Nintendo Wii
This Major League Baseball team based in the Bronx has won the most World Series titles in history.
New York Yankees
These papers, written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, were published to support the ratification of the U.S. Constitution
Federalist Papers
In this popular battle royale game developed by Epic Games, 100 players fight to be the last one standing.
Fortnite
This singer’s 2024 album Hit Me Hard and Soft continued her massive popularity with Gen Z listeners.
Billie Eilish
This 2004 comedy film starring Lindsay Lohan popularized the phrase “On Wednesdays we wear pink.”
Mean Girls
This NBA legend won six championships with the Chicago Bulls during the 1990s.
Michael Jordan
This Chief Justice of the United States has led the Supreme Court since 2005.
John Roberts
This long-running Nintendo franchise features the hero Link trying to rescue Princess Zelda and defeat Ganon.
Legend of Zelda
This social media platform, originally focused on photo sharing, is owned by Meta Platforms and remains a major place for Gen Z influencers
This 1999 science-fiction film starring Keanu Reeves introduced the famous line, “There is no spoon.”
Matrix
This American tennis player has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, the most in the Open Era.
Serena Williams
This justice, appointed to the Supreme Court in 2022, became the first Black woman to serve on the Court.
Ketanji Brown Jackson?
Released in 2013 by Rockstar Games, this open-world crime game became one of the most successful entertainment products ever.
Grand Theft Auto V
This Gen Z slang term means someone has style, charisma, or romantic charm.
Rizz
This Disney Channel series starring Miley Cyrus followed a teenager secretly living a double life as a pop star.
Hannah Montana
Known as “The Great One,” this hockey legend spent much of his career with the Edmonton Oilers.
Wayne Gretzky