A basic survey of American government, including fundamental political institutions, federal, state, and local; special attention to the United States and Texas Constitutions. 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 or two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester.