Passage Summary: Since a small group of leaders could be great but could also be a total disaster, and democracy is always just 'okay,' we should pick democracy to play it safe.

Conclusion: Democracy is a better choice of government than rule by a few.

Reasoning: Rule by a few can result in the best or the absolute worst outcomes, while democracy is consistently mediocre.

Analysis: The argument relies on a 'risk-aversion' principle. It assumes that it is better to accept a guaranteed average outcome than to take a gamble that could lead to a perfect outcome but also risks a catastrophic one. To justify this, we need a principle that explicitly favors avoiding the worst-case scenario over the possibility of achieving the best-case scenario. Look for an answer that prioritizes stability and the avoidance of extreme negatives.