Question

Read the excerpt below.

In England a King . . . [is] allowed eight hundred thousand sterling a year for, and worshipped into the bargain! Of more worth is one honest man to society . . . than all the crowned ruffians that ever lived.
—Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776

Based on the excerpt, Paine believes that the monarchy in England
A. is overpaid and harms the country.
B. has a right to rule but does not do a good job.
C. should be allowed to make important decisions.
D. should be worshipped only by church members.

Answer 1

is a

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

A. is overpaid and harms the country.

Step-by-step explanation:

Cpmmon sense was a handout by Thomas Paine which upheld the freedom of the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain. The handout was distributed in 1775-76, and turned into a tremendous success.

In this fragment, Paine talks about the circumstance of the lords in England. He trusts them to be ruffians who benefit to the detriment of the general population. It infers that Paine does not think the government in England is capable and helpful. It is likely he doesn't think them as essential either. This position lines up with his star autonomy contentions.