You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
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Question: Category: "ACTION"! 
Clue: For federal contracts, this 2-word employment term was first used in an order issued by JFK in 1961

Answer: affirmative action


Question: Category: TOP OF THE CHARTS 
Clue: "Soulful", the debut album by this "American Idol" winner, reached No. 1 in December 2003

Answer: studdard


Question: Category: SCIENCE & NATURE 
Clue: This tusked pinniped takes clams into its mouth & sucks the flesh from the shell

Answer:
walrus