Examine debates about constitutionalism and citizenship in American and Texas political experience. Investigate the philosophical and historic foundations of American institutions from the founding period through the contemporary era. Discuss the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. May be paired with Government 305C, 306C, 312L, 312P, or Civics 312P to satisfy the legislative Core requirement for government. Government 310L and Civics 303C may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.