Question

what does paine suggest the problem on a monarch government

Answer 1

You’re likely referring to Thomas Paine’s argument in Common Sense (1776). Paine’s main criticisms of monarchy and hereditary succession are:

- It concentrates power in one person (or family), which makes tyranny and abuse more likely.
- Hereditary succession is illegitimate and absurd — it places rulers by accident of birth rather than by merit or consent.
- Monarchies create corruption, privilege, and a ruling class that operates above accountability.
- They foster unnecessary wars, rivalries, and foreign entanglements because succession disputes and royal interests drive conflict.
- Kings are often incompetent or wicked but are insulated from responsibility; government should be by the people, not by “crowned ruffians.”

Paine therefore recommends a republican form of government based on popular representation, regular elections, separation of powers, and local control — a system designed to prevent concentrated, unaccountable authority and to protect liberty.

If you want, I can cite specific passages from Common Sense or summarize a particular chapter.