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, 1776Based on the excerpt, Paine believes that the monarchy in England
Answer
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.
Explanation
Paine criticizes the king for receiving 800,000 pounds a year and being worshipped, while arguing that one honest person is worth more than all monarchs. Calling kings “crowned ruffians” shows he believes monarchy is harmful, not merely that the king is doing a poor job. The best choice is “is overpaid and harms the country.”
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