Degrees
Name one of the 3 most common jobs for political science graduates from Northwestern University.
government, law, or non-profit sectors
(approximately 25% pursue this path)
Fix this statement:
"Ukraine started the [Russia-Ukraine] war."
Umm, Russia did
He's from Chicago, speaks a few languages, is a Sox fan and has been in the news a lot in the last week.
the new Pope Leo XIV
What is Trump's most recent approval rating?
Must answer within 5%
39%
This 2025 Lollapalooza headliner played Nina in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
Olivia Rodrigo
Name one of the 4 major fields of political science.
public administration
comparative politics
domestic policy
international relations
Trump announced a new national holiday — a commemoration of the end of World War II (V-E Day) on May 8.
What is wrong with the May 8 date for the holiday?
WWII ended in SEPTEMBER 1945 after Japan surrendered (V-J Day)
Perhaps the dumbest TikTok Challenge yet ... and yes, I think some students at South had to go to the AP to account for their participation.
Chromebook challenge
The number of executive orders that Trump signed in the first 100 days.
Must answer within 30
142
This summer, he will be the first country music artist to headline Lollapalooza.
Luke Combs
How much do Americans who major in political science earn for an average annual salary?
Must answer within $10,000
$52,859
US News
The conflict between India and Pakistan has been going on for years - "centuries actually".
India and Pakistan were formed and gained independence after the British partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947.
What "gift" from Qatar to Trump is being discussed?
A $400 million luxury 747
The number of at least partial days that Trump spent on a golf course (in the first 100).
Must answer within 10
31
This week, the Supreme Court will hear a challenge related to immigration and citizenship. What is the specific challenge?
birthright (14th Amendment)
What school is rated the best school for a political science degree?
Stanford
"40 Wall Street [also the Trump Building] actually was the second-tallest building in downtown Manhattan, and it was actually, before the World Trade Center, was the tallest—and then, when they built the World Trade Center, it became known as the second tallest, and now it's the tallest."
Name any other downtown Manhattan building that is taller than 40 Wall Street.
40 Wall Street (formerly the Bank of Manhattan Trust Building and Manhattan Company Building) is 927’ in height
(see webpage)
Which two Asian countries (at odds since 1947) agreed to a truce after a few days of fighting last week?
India and Pakistan
What is the number of lawsuits filed against the Trump administration's policies, actions or executive orders in the first 100 days? (settled, ruled or pending)
Must answer within 30
233
For the 6th year in a row, these have been the most popular baby names in the U.S. Name either one.
Liam
Olivia
How much did political scientists earn for an average median salary in 2022?
Must answer within $10,000
$128,000
U.S. News Best Jobs
"If you look at a map, somebody drew that line many years ago with, like, a ruler …they drew an artificial line right through it between Canada and the U.S., just a straight artificial line. Somebody did it a long time ago, many, many decades ago, and makes no sense.."
How or when (within 10 years) was the US-Canadian border shaped?
The U.S.-Canada boundary was shaped by a series of treaties that took place between 1783 and 1925.
The Trump Administration announced it will no longer record the total damage costs of what?
Natural disasters
How many times did Trump post on Truth Social in the first 100 days?
Must answer within 100
1,702
What band inspired the beginning of Lollapalooza in 1991? (The festival started as a farewell tour for this band.)
Jane's Addiction
250 POINT BONUS: Sing a line to a Jane's Addiction song. :)