Fill in the blank with the correct option.

The President finally had to _________ the demands of the public for his resignation.

accede to 

The correct answer is Option (3) - accede to 

The phrasal verb "accede to" means to agree to a demand, request, or treaty. In the context of the sentence, it indicates that the President eventually yielded or gave in to the public's pressure for him to resign.    

• Option 1 : ignore – While grammatically possible, it contradicts the word "finally," which implies a change in state or a point of submission.

• Option 2 : initiate – This means to start something; one does not "start" a demand made by others.

• Option 4 : condone – This means to accept or allow offensive behavior to continue. It does not fit the context of responding to a formal demand for resignation.