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Question 22(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
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The passage below was written by Thomas Paine in his 1776 pamphlet, "Common Sense."

Quote by Thomas Paine in a purple box, reading, The powers of governing...in the hands of the king...himself such an...enemy to liberty...is he...a proper person to say to these colonies, YOU SHALL MAKE NO LAWS BUT WHAT I PLEASE.
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Based on this passage, with what definition of "common sense" would Thomas Paine agree?

A king is the proper protector of a people's liberty.
A king can protect the people from tyrants.
People should have a government that protects liberty.
People should have no laws but what they please to obey.

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People should have a government that protects liberty.

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The correct answer is C :)

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