Constitutional reform in Texas is unlikely because
A. amendments pass so rarely that change is not needed.
B. having constitutional amendments on the ballot drives up voter turnout.
C. most citizens are suspicious of the lobby groups who are pushing for reform.
D. political forces in the state do not support significant reform.
Answer: D
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