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Paine notes that "Government by kings was first introduced into the world by the
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What does Paine suggest is the problem with a monarchic government?


It is too decentralized.


It encourages too much freedom.


It perpetuates tyranny.


It lacks sufficient authority.

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Paine asserts that the monarch should not hold absolute power because:


They are not elected


They are easily influenced.


They lack education.


They are funded by the populace

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According to Paine, what should replace monarchy?


A dictatorial regime


A democratic system


An aristocracy


A republic governed by laws

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What historical example does Paine reference to illustrate the dangers of monarchy?


The fall of Babylon


The decline of Rome


The English Civil War


The French Revolution

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2. It perpetuates tyranny.

3. They are not elected.

4. A republic governed by laws.

5. The decline of Rome.