Question

Thomas Paine begins writing the Common Sense pamphlet by drawing a line that clearly separates the government from society. He argues that society is something to strive for when people come together, whereas government is a "necessary evil that punishes anyone who does not listen.
Which statement from the excerpt of Common Sense best supports this argument?

A

but this has all the distinctions of a house divided against itself and though the expressions be pleasantly arranged, yet when examined they appear idle and ambiguous,
B
Such a power could not be the gift of a wise people, neither can any power. WHICH NEEDS CHECKING, be from God, yet the provision which the constitution makes supposes such a power to exist
C
though we have been wise enough to shut and lock a door against absolute Monarchy, we at the same time have been foolish enough to put the Crown in possession of the key
D
the plain truth is that IT IS WHOLLY OWING TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE PEOPLE, AND NOT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE GOVERNMENT

Answer 1

The statement from the excerpt of Common Sense that best supports this argument is:

B. Such a power could not be the gift of a wise people, neither can any power. WHICH NEEDS CHECKING, be from God, yet the provision which the constitution makes supposes such a power to exist.

About "Common Sense"

"Common Sense" is known to be a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. The pamphlet was written to advocate for America's independence from Great Britain.

In Common Sense, Paine actually reveals moral and political arguments in order to tell people to fight for egalitarian government.

He believes that government is setup by God to punish necessary evil.

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