Direction: In the question below, there are two statements. Each statement consists of two blanks. You have to choose the option which provides the correct set of words that fit both the blanks in both the statements appropriately and in the same order making them meaningful and grammatically correct. 

The essential feature of any democratic decision is that it is taken through ________ and ________.

After much ________ and ________, he managed to convince consumers that GM foods are safe.