Develop an understanding of the Texas constitution, structure and powers of state and local government, federalism and inter-governmental relations, political participation, the election process, public policy, and the political culture of Texas. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Government 105, 106C and 306C. May be paired with Government 310L to satisfy the legislative Core requirement for government. Offered on the letter-grade basis only.