Question

This House is currently faced with a difficult decision. For my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery. It is only in this way that we can hope to arrive at truth, and fulfill the great responsibility which we hold to our country.
Based on the suffix -ity, what does the word responsibility mean?
A) the way of placing blame
B) the act of being correct
C) the state of being accountable
D) the quality of being intelligent

Answer 1

C) the state of being accountable

Answer 2

The answer is C. Just the definition alone means to be held accountable.