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POLS 207 EXAM 3 | 2025-2026 LATEST UPDATED | ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS | 100% RATED
CORRECT | 100% VERFIED SOLTIONS | ALREADY GRADED
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What are key executive positions in Texas? - (ANSWER)Governor, Lieutenant
Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller of Public Accounts, Land Commissioner,
Agriculture Commissioner, Secretary of State.
What are the powers of the Texas Governor? - (ANSWER)Appointment authority,
veto (including line-item and post-adjournment), budget recommendation,
command of state military forces, clemency issuance, and the power to call special
legislative sessions.
What types of vetoes can the Texas Governor use? - (ANSWER)Regular veto, line-
item veto (for budget items), and post-adjournment veto (used after the legislature
adjourns).
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What role does the governor play in the budget process? - (ANSWER)The
governor proposes a budget, advocates before the legislature, and exercises line-
item veto power on the final appropriations bill.
What are executive orders? - (ANSWER)Written directives from the governor that
manage state government operations or respond to emergencies.
What executive positions are common across U.S. states? - (ANSWER)Lieutenant
Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer or Comptroller,
and State Auditor.
Why is the post-adjournment veto considered powerful? - (ANSWER)Because it is
issued after legislative adjournment and cannot be overridden, ensuring the
governor's veto stands.
How does the Texas budget process work? - (ANSWER)The Legislative Budget
Board drafts a proposal; the governor submits recommendations; the legislature
approves; and the governor may apply line-item vetos.
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What is the No Child Left Behind Act? - (ANSWER)A 2001 federal law
mandating annual standardized testing, performance accountability, and sanctions
for underperforming schools.
What is Gross Domestic Product (GDP)? - (ANSWER)The total market value of
all final goods and services produced within a country over a specific period.
What are progressive taxes? - (ANSWER)Taxes where the rate increases with
higher income levels, e.g. the federal income tax.
What are regressive taxes? - (ANSWER)Taxes that take a larger percentage of
income from lower-earning individuals, such as sales and flat taxes.
What are the main sources of tax revenue for state and local governments? -
(ANSWER)States: sales tax, income tax (in some states), excise and license fees.
Locals: property tax, local sales tax, fees, and intergovernmental transfers.
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Why do states keep corporate taxes low? - (ANSWER)To attract businesses,
stimulate investment, and promote economic growth.
Which taxes are considered regressive? - (ANSWER)Sales tax, excise taxes, and
flat-rate fees disproportionately impact lower-income individuals.
What are excise taxes? - (ANSWER)Taxes on specific goods/services such as
gasoline, tobacco, alcohol, and certain services.
What is meant by tax burden? - (ANSWER)The share or percentage of income
paid in taxes by individuals or households.
Which level of government is most affected by taxation limitations? -
(ANSWER)Local governments, due to restrictions on property or sales tax
increases and limited revenue flexibility.
POLS 207 EXAM 3 | 2025-2026 LATEST UPDATED | ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS | 100% RATED
CORRECT | 100% VERFIED SOLTIONS | ALREADY GRADED
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What are key executive positions in Texas? - (ANSWER)Governor, Lieutenant
Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller of Public Accounts, Land Commissioner,
Agriculture Commissioner, Secretary of State.
What are the powers of the Texas Governor? - (ANSWER)Appointment authority,
veto (including line-item and post-adjournment), budget recommendation,
command of state military forces, clemency issuance, and the power to call special
legislative sessions.
What types of vetoes can the Texas Governor use? - (ANSWER)Regular veto, line-
item veto (for budget items), and post-adjournment veto (used after the legislature
adjourns).
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What role does the governor play in the budget process? - (ANSWER)The
governor proposes a budget, advocates before the legislature, and exercises line-
item veto power on the final appropriations bill.
What are executive orders? - (ANSWER)Written directives from the governor that
manage state government operations or respond to emergencies.
What executive positions are common across U.S. states? - (ANSWER)Lieutenant
Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Treasurer or Comptroller,
and State Auditor.
Why is the post-adjournment veto considered powerful? - (ANSWER)Because it is
issued after legislative adjournment and cannot be overridden, ensuring the
governor's veto stands.
How does the Texas budget process work? - (ANSWER)The Legislative Budget
Board drafts a proposal; the governor submits recommendations; the legislature
approves; and the governor may apply line-item vetos.
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What is the No Child Left Behind Act? - (ANSWER)A 2001 federal law
mandating annual standardized testing, performance accountability, and sanctions
for underperforming schools.
What is Gross Domestic Product (GDP)? - (ANSWER)The total market value of
all final goods and services produced within a country over a specific period.
What are progressive taxes? - (ANSWER)Taxes where the rate increases with
higher income levels, e.g. the federal income tax.
What are regressive taxes? - (ANSWER)Taxes that take a larger percentage of
income from lower-earning individuals, such as sales and flat taxes.
What are the main sources of tax revenue for state and local governments? -
(ANSWER)States: sales tax, income tax (in some states), excise and license fees.
Locals: property tax, local sales tax, fees, and intergovernmental transfers.
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Why do states keep corporate taxes low? - (ANSWER)To attract businesses,
stimulate investment, and promote economic growth.
Which taxes are considered regressive? - (ANSWER)Sales tax, excise taxes, and
flat-rate fees disproportionately impact lower-income individuals.
What are excise taxes? - (ANSWER)Taxes on specific goods/services such as
gasoline, tobacco, alcohol, and certain services.
What is meant by tax burden? - (ANSWER)The share or percentage of income
paid in taxes by individuals or households.
Which level of government is most affected by taxation limitations? -
(ANSWER)Local governments, due to restrictions on property or sales tax
increases and limited revenue flexibility.
