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POLS 207 Texas Government Exam 1 (100+ Questions) – Federalism, Political Culture, Local Government, Urbanization – Texas A&M University

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This detailed exam prep guide includes over 100 verified questions and answers for POLS 207 – Texas Government, used in the 2025/2026 academic year at Texas A&M University. Designed to reflect actual course content, this resource covers essential themes such as federalism, political culture, local governance, intergovernmental relations, and urban policy challenges, all presented in a clear Q&A format for efficient learning. Students will engage with major foundational concepts, including: Political cultures (moralistic, individualistic, traditionalistic) based on Elazar’s theory Structure and function of state constitutions and local governments The development and types of federalism (dual, cooperative, centralized, and new federalism) Devolution, nullification, mandates, and preemption in U.S. federal-state relations The role of the Tenth and Fourteenth Amendments, and landmark policies such as the Affordable Care Act and Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act The document also explores critical local governance topics: Types of local government systems (council-executive, commission, weak/strong mayor) Concepts of home rule, municipal charters, and Dillon’s Rule Challenges facing urban and rural areas, including sprawl, gentrification, tax base erosion, and metro-regional governance Key models and trends such as the Tiebout Model, public choice theory, smart growth, and city-county consolidation Ideal for: Political Science, Urban Studies, Public Administration, Government, and Sociology students Undergraduates enrolled in POLS 207 at Texas A&M University or equivalent state/local politics courses Learners preparing for midterm or final exams, needing a well-structured, content-rich resource grounded in core political and governmental theory Anyone seeking a deeper understanding of state policy structures, local autonomy, and intergovernmental challenges in the U.S. system This exam resource is not just a study aid—it's a comprehensive framework for mastering how governance operates at state and local levels in America. Keywords: POLS 207, Texas government, federalism, political culture, traditionalistic, moralistic, individualistic, local government, urbanization, state constitution, home rule, Dillon’s Rule, sprawl, Tiebout model, public choice theory, smart growth, metropolitan areas, grants-in-aid, preemption, mandates, nullification, devolution, municipal charters, education funding, voter turnout, urban policy, governance models

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New Jersey has strong... - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Local governments


Cartograms use things such as ______ rather than space to represent

areas on a map. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔population


Elazar argues that political culture stems from a state's ______. - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔settlement history


What percentage of K-12 students attend public school? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔.


90 percent

he mix of the age and ethnicity of a state, or its ______, can impact its

politics. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔sociodemographics

,Using similarities and differences between states as the basis for

systematic explanation is known as the ______ method. - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Comparative


______ states have the most competitive political parties - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Moralistic


Which of the following is an example of a moralistic state? - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Wisconsin


Policy change and innovation are most often found in ______ states - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔moralistic


What is devolution? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔The process of taking power away

from the federal government and giving it to the states.

General attitudes and beliefs about government are involved in a state's

_____ - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Political culture


State and local politics do not focus on ______. - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔international relations


The comparative method of analysis uses ______ and ______ as the basis

for systematic explanation. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔similarities, differences

, There were ______ distinct type(s) of settlers in the United States,

according to Elazar. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔three


The primary purpose of state and local government is to provide services to

______. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔their population


The Great Recession in the United States happened in ______. - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔2008-2009


States with older populations face ______ demand for education spending

- 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔less


Variance is another word for ______. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔difference


The political culture associated with the American South is ______ - 🧠

ANSWER ✔✔Traditionalistic


Moralistic political culture is most commonly found in the ______ part of the

United States. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔northern and middle


Which of the following requires no government regulation? - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔parental involvement in schools


What percentage of American college students attend public universities? -

🧠 ANSWER ✔✔70 percent

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