Question

When you vote at the ballot box, you generally end up with something different than what you thought you voted for. When you vote daily in the supermarket, on the other hand, you get precisely what you voted for, and so does everyone else.

The text mainly serves to

a) suggest that conformity is more desirable than unanimity.

b) caution that unanimity and conformity are incompatible aims.

c) point out that two activities have similar flaws.

d) emphasize a sharp contrast between two familiar activities.

Answer 1

d) emphasize a sharp contrast between two familiar activities.

The text is highlighting the difference between voting at the ballot box (which can lead to unexpected outcomes) and voting at the supermarket (where you get exactly what you voted for). The contrast between these two activities is being emphasized.