Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: The citizens liked the police far more than the army, because the _ was always nice to them.

Choice 1: The citizens liked the police far more than the army, because the police was always nice to them.
Choice 2: The citizens liked the police far more than the army, because the army was always nice to them.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
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