Legitimacy in governing comes from popular consent

Although Mao once said that __________ "held up half the sky," they now face growing discrimination in the job market, they hold few positions of power in the party, and are even facing the prospects of being bought and sold, a practice once outlawed in the 1950s

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Although bureaucrats may prefer to operate in secrecy, they risk embarrassing public disclosure if they cover up incompetence, lavish spending, or corruption

Indicate whether the statement is true or false