Asked by julie

What does Paine suggest is the problem with a monarchic government?


It lacks sufficient authority.


It encourages too much freedom.


It perpetuates tyranny.


It is too decentralized.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
It perpetuates tyranny.

Paine argued (in Common Sense) that hereditary monarchy concentrates arbitrary power in one ruler and passes it by birth rather than merit, fostering despotism and arbitrary rule.