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. May be paired with Government 310L or Civics 303C to satisfy the legislative Core requirement for government. Only one of the following may be counted: Government 105, 106C, and 306C. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester.