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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 which statement would Thomas Paine agree?

The power to make laws should reside in one person.
The king was given the right to rule by God.
The people should decide who has the power to rule.
The government decides the nature of liberty.

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Answer:

I do believe the answer it is C. (the third one) because people should decide who has the power to rule, just like voting.

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Hope this helps! :)

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i think the answer is the third one or C.

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