POLS 207 Exam 3 (100+ Questions) – Executive Powers, Budget Process, Taxation, Education & Welfare Policy – Texas A&M University

This document provides over 100 expertly answered questions from POLS 207 – Texas Government, aligned with the 2025/2026 academic year at Texas A&M University. It offers a well-rounded review of executive leadership, public finance, education, and welfare policy within Texas and U.S. state governments. Designed in a clear question-and-answer format, it equips students with the applied knowledge required for strong performance in exams. Covered topics include: The structure and authority of the Texas executive branch, including the governor’s appointment, veto (regular, line-item, post-adjournment), budgetary, military, and clemency powers Plural executive offices such as the Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, and Secretary of State The state budget process, including the role of the Legislative Budget Board, executive orders, and fiscal oversight mechanisms Deep coverage of state and local taxation, including regressive vs. progressive tax structures, excise taxes, and tax burden Public perception and political debate around taxation, and limits on tax increases at the local government level Concepts of outsourcing, merit vs. spoils systems, and use of general obligation and revenue bonds for public projects In the education and welfare policy domain, the document includes: Policies under No Child Left Behind, school funding models, and roles of magnet, charter schools, and vouchers Governance by state boards and education departments, the role of zoning, and federal vs. local education funding Key welfare programs like Medicaid, Medicare, TANF, and Social Security, along with insights into their funding, structure, and reform trends Explanation of payroll taxes, welfare reform, and the fiscal responsibility of states in implementing federally guided programs Perfect for: Students in Political Science, Public Policy, Government, Education Studies, and Social Welfare programs Learners enrolled in POLS 207 or equivalent courses across the U.S. Candidates preparing for exams on executive institutions, state budgeting, education reform, and social programs Instructors and tutors looking for structured, ready-to-use material for classroom review or practice This document serves as a high-impact tool for mastering both the theoretical frameworks and real-world applications of executive governance, fiscal policy, and public service administration. Keywords: POLS 207, Texas executive branch, governor powers, veto types, plural executive, budget process, Legislative Budget Board, progressive tax, regressive tax, excise tax, tax burden, outsourcing, merit system, spoils system, education policy, charter schools, magnet schools, vouchers, TANF, Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, welfare policy, zoning, school funding, payroll tax, executive orders, state taxation