How had Rick Perry changed the governor's office by the time he left office in 2015?
A. He left the governorship in a weaker position due to the gaffes he made while running for president in 2012 and his indictment on felony criminal charges.
B. He had strengthened the office by influencing the legislature to pass a series of amendments that gave the office greater formal constitutional powers, which were approved by the voters.
C. He had transformed a weak constitutional office into an influential one through his longevity in the position and his record-setting use of the veto.
D. His appointments of progressives to policy-setting agencies set the tone for the election of future progressive governors.
Answer: C
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