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.

[EX Q]: Category: CURRENT EXPRESSIONS 
Clue: If you're engaging in wishful thinking, you may want to perform this type of "check"
[EX A]: a reality check

[EX Q]: Category: THE WAR OF 1812 
Clue: The War Hawks included John C. Calhoun & this "Great Compromiser" who was Speaker of the House
[EX A]: henry clay

[EX Q]: Category: WORD ORIGINS 
Clue: An old French word for "thicket" gave us this word for something tossed by a bride
[EX A]:
bouquet