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POLS 207 Exam 2 (100+ Questions) – Voting Behavior, Campaigns, Interest Groups, State Legislature – Texas A&M University

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This document presents over 100 multiple-choice and concept-based questions with verified correct answers from POLS 207 – Texas Government, tailored to the 2025/2026 academic year at Texas A&M University. It offers a thorough, exam-focused review of the key structures and behaviors in state politics, ideal for midterm or final preparation. The content is organized in a precise question-and-answer format and aligns with foundational themes in American state and local government. Covered topics include: Voter behavior models, especially the rational voter theory and turnout disparities Voting qualifications, ID laws, primaries, and landmark cases like Baker v. Carr and Buckley v. Valeo The structure, power, and function of political parties and interest groups Campaign strategy, finance regulations, and the role of PACs and lobbying The Responsible Party Model, candidate-centered politics, and party decline Detailed overview of state legislatures, including redistricting, apportionment, gerrymandering, and the committee system Governor powers, including line-item veto, budget influence, and legislative bargaining Concepts such as sunset laws, coattail effects, and legislative professionalism This document is highly useful for: Students pursuing Political Science, Government, Public Administration, or Pre-Law Those enrolled in POLS 207 or similar courses focusing on U.S. state government Learners seeking clear, structured content on electoral systems, party behavior, and state legislative operations Anyone needing to solidify their understanding of how policy, governance, and elections function at the state level With its comprehensive range of updated questions and explanations, this document is a reliable and high-yield preparation tool for achieving academic success in Texas Government courses. Keywords: POLS 207, voting behavior, rational voter, voter turnout, campaign finance, PACs, interest groups, lobbying, state legislatures, redistricting, gerrymandering, party decline, primary elections, Baker v. Carr, Buckley v. Valeo, political parties, Responsible Party Model, governor powers, committee system, sunset laws, candidate-centered politics, partisan influence, campaign strategy

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A voter who seeks to maximize personal benefits and minimize costs is

viewed as - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔rational voter.


Higher voter turnout levels in some states can be attributed to - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔states with strong party organizations.


Increasing voter turnout may be accomplished by - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔all of

the above

States have largely lost their monopoly in determining voting qualifications

for all of the following reasons EXCEPT through - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔state

statutes

, At the founding of this country, voting was limited to males who met all of

the following qualifications EXCEPT - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔occupations in the

legal profession

While there is a general impression that all lobbyists have a corrupting

influence on the political system, most lobbyists actually - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔provide an informational service to public officials


Taking advantage of their political experiences, many successful

professional lobbyists are - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔former elected officials


Lobbyists spend the bulk of their time on - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔monitoring the

content and progress of bills affecting their clients

Grassroots lobbying is often very effective in bringing specific issue

positions to a legislator's attention because - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔legislators pay

attention to their constituents

PAC contributions are heavily weighted in favor of - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔incumbents over challengers


Overall, what interest groups are most numerous in state politics? - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔Economic interests

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