UBC Political Science
Name a professor whose image appears on the UBC Poli Website front page
Arneil, Baum, or Dauvergne
Which US Political Party’s logo is a Donkey?
Democratic
How did Chrystia Freeland sign off her surprise resignation letter to Justin Trudeau?
“With Gratitude”
In The Matrix, does Neo take the blue pill or the red pill?
RED
South Park takes place in which state?
Colorado
What are the 5 core subfields that the dept. offers?
Canadian Politics, Poli Theory, IR, Comparative, and US Politics
This U.S. president’s Secret Service code name was Lancer.
John F. Kennedy
Pierre Poilievre made a notable policy announcement in late October related to housing, specifically tied to the sale of new homes. What did he promise to do?
Remove the GST on new homes sold for under $1 million.
For what movie did Tom Hanks score his first Academy Award nomination?
Big
Which coffeehouse did Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe and Joey hang out in on Friends?
Central Perk
A Distinguished Speaker Lecture was created by members of the Department of Political Science, to honour this professor’s contribution to the teaching, understanding and scholarship of international affairs. Who is this person?
Prof. Mark Zacher
True or False: No country has both a parliament and a president.
False. Some constitutional countries, notably France, have systems that combine the presidential and parliamentary approaches to government.
In which month did the Bank of Canada announce its first cut to the key interest rate this year?
June
For what movie did Steven Spielberg win his first Oscar for Best Director?
Schindler's List
On The Big Bang Theory, Penny is a waitress at which restaurant?
Cheesecake Factory
Which UBC Faculty member has a pet named Angel?
Prof. Andrew Owen
Who was the first secretary-general of the United Nations?
Trygve Lie was a Norwegian politician and diplomat. He was the first secretary-general of the United Nations, from 1946 to 1952.
Which major summer event did Justin Trudeau skip in 2024 after having never missed it since becoming prime minister — except for two years during the pandemic?
Calgary Stampede
In Apocalypse Now, Robert Duvall says, "I love the smell of _____ in the morning."
Napalm
Who is Bart Simpson's best friend?
Millhouse
How do you spell the last name of the best Poli Sci Head's Assistant in the world?
YUPITUN
Which organization was established at the initiative of the victorious Allied Powers at the end of World War I?
The League of Nations, an organization for international cooperation, was established at the end of World War I.
A raucous House of Commons reached a new level of disarray in April, when Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was kicked out for hurling an insult at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. What did he call the PM?
“Wacko”
What is the name of Riley's imaginary friend in Inside Out?
Bing Bong
What show had the most watched series finale ever?
M*A*S*H*