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.

[Q]: Category: PRE-CIVIL WAR AMERICA 
Clue: On Dec. 5, 1776 this fraternity for students of academic distinction was founded at William & Mary
[A]: phi beta kappa


[Q]: Category: TIME TO "D"ECIDE 
Clue: It's a joke that doesn't get a laugh, or an explosive that fails to detonate
[A]: dud


[Q]: Category: "AIN" DROPS 
Clue: To instill with ministerial authority
[A]:
ordain