Though we may not always agree with the politicians in power, living in a democracy is a _. People in many parts of the world don't enjoy similar _.
Correct answer: C. Privilege... liberties
- A. Burden ... expectations
- B. Right ... oppression
- C. Privilege... liberties
- D. Advantage ... dangers
- E. Benefit ... injustice
Explanation
The sentence should read: "Though we may not always agree with the politicians in power, living in a democracy is a privilege. People in many parts of the world don't enjoy similar liberties."Here's why:- "Privilege" means a special advantage or benefit, which describes the good fortune of living in a democracy.- "Liberties" refers to the freedoms and rights that citizens enjoy in a democratic system, which many people in other parts of the world lack.
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