Logic Breakdown

Passage Summary: You wouldn't ask a random person on the street to perform surgery, so a public servant shouldn't just follow the average person's lead on complex public issues.

Conclusion: A good public servant should not rely solely on the opinions of the average person when making important decisions.

Reasoning: Just as a person with a serious medical issue requires an expert rather than an average person, a public servant dealing with public interests requires specialized judgment.

Analysis: This argument relies on a parallel between medical expertise and the 'expertise' required for public service. The first sentence establishes that for 'serious' or complex matters, the 'average person' is not a sufficient resource. To complete the argument, we need to apply that same logic to the public servant. Look for an answer that suggests the public servant must exercise their own specialized judgment or seek expert advice rather than just following public opinion polls.

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Which one of the following statements would most reasonably complete the argument?

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D
D mirrors the structure: serious decisions should not be based on the average person’s recommendations. That directly parallels the medical example and respects the “good public servant has the public interest at heart” premise.
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