POLS 207 Exam 3 (180+ Questions) – Legislature, Executive Branch, Budget, Taxation, Education & Welfare – Texas A&M University

This extensive exam review document offers over 180 detailed questions and verified answers for POLS 207 – Texas Government, designed for the 2025/2026 academic year at Texas A&M University. It presents a full breakdown of the key institutions and policy processes in Texas government, helping students master essential content across the legislature, executive, finance, and public services. Topics are covered in a concise, exam-structured Q&A format and include: Legislative structure and processes: sessions (annual, biennial, special), committee functions, bill progression, redistricting, apportionment, leadership selection, and qualifications for office Executive authority in Texas: formal and informal gubernatorial powers, veto types (line-item, regular, post-adjournment), appointments, executive orders, and plural executive offices (Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, Land and Agriculture Commissioners) Budget and finance processes: dual-budget system (Governor’s Office and LBB), revenue sources (property tax, sales tax, user fees, corporate taxes), and financial tools like general obligation and revenue bonds Taxation systems: progressive vs. regressive taxes, tax burden, excise taxes, income taxes, and local tax limits Education policy and funding: charter schools, magnet schools, school vouchers, No Child Left Behind, academic performance measures (dropout rates, SAT scores), role of state boards, school superintendents, and local revenue via property tax Welfare and healthcare programs: Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, TANF, and payroll taxes, including their funding models, eligibility, and administrative structures Public administration concepts: merit system vs. spoils system, outsourcing, and bureaucratic compliance enforcement This document also incorporates federal-state dynamics, legal precedents (Lemon Test), and administrative practices that shape the delivery of public services in Texas. It's ideal for students preparing for midterms, finals, or standardized political science assessments. Suitable for: Students in Political Science, Government, Public Policy, Education Studies, and Social Welfare Learners enrolled in POLS 207 at Texas A&M University or comparable state/local government courses Tutors or instructors needing a comprehensive, ready-to-use review set Exam candidates seeking to strengthen conceptual knowledge and real-world application of Texas governance Keywords: POLS 207, Texas legislature, executive branch, governor powers, veto types, legislative sessions, budget process, tax system, regressive tax, progressive tax, property tax, education funding, magnet schools, charter schools, vouchers, Medicaid, Medicare, TANF, Social Security, school governance, welfare policy, executive orders, plural executive, user fees, general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, merit system, spoils system, Lemon Test