Comprehension Passage
Democracy has its dangers, the greatest of which is that it may be the rule of ignorance. Citizens who are not ____X___ intelligent and educated are likely to commit errors of judgement in ____Y____ their franchise. The best candidate may thus, _____Z____ to get elected. Elections are usually a matter of propaganda.
Select the most appropriate word from the options against _____Y_____.
1
deciding
2
proclaiming
3
declaring
4
exercising