No one with a serious health issue would trust an untrained individual to provide a diagnosis. Similarly, since a competent public official prioritizes the welfare of the community, ________. Which one of the following statements would most reasonably complete the argument?

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public officials should disregard the results of community feedback

the typical public official understands better what is beneficial for the community than the average citizen

public officials ought to be more informed about community welfare than they currently are

public officials should make decisions based on criteria other than the average citizen's input

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one qualifies as a competent public official if one possesses greater knowledge about community welfare than the average citizen

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The argument begins by establishing a parallel between medical professionals and public officials, emphasizing that both should possess specialized knowledge. The correct completion of the argument should reflect that public officials, like medical professionals, should not solely rely on the average person's input. Option D states that…

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What this question tests

What it tests

Whether you can complete the last sentence of an argument in a way that is logically consistent with it.

Common trap

Choosing an option that sounds plausible but contradicts the argument or introduces new information.