In reports issued in 1999, 2008, and 2012, Texas Watch, a consumer advocacy group, __________.
A. found that the Texas Supreme Court consistently ruled in favor of consumers over business-related litigants
B. argued that the continuation of partisan elections for Texas Supreme Court justices was the only way to ensure fairness in court rulings
C. concluded that the Republican justices on the Texas Supreme Court were as activist as earlier Democratic justices, just with a different viewpoint
D. found no relationship between campaign contributions and rulings by the Texas Supreme Court
Answer: C
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