by Thomas Paine
Government, like dress, is the badge of lost innocence; the palaces of kings are built on the ruins of the bowers of paradise. For were the impulses of conscience clear, uniform, and irresistibly obeyed, man would need no other lawgiver; but that not being the case, he finds it necessary to surrender up a part of his property to furnish means for the protection of the rest; and this he is induced to do by the same prudence which in every other case advises him out of two evils to choose the least.
"Common Sense" by Thomas Paine
"Federalist 51"
by James Madison
TO WHAT expedient, then, shall we finally resort, for maintaining in practice the necessary partition of power among the several departments, as laid down in the Constitution? The only answer that can be given is, that as all these exterior provisions are found to be inadequate, the defect must be supplied, by so contriving the interior structure of the government as that its several constituent parts may, by their mutual relations, be the means of keeping each other in their proper places.
Federalist Papers No. 51 (1788) by James Madison
Question
Use the passages to answer the question.
Which statement best explains the differences between the two passages?
(1 point)
Responses
Common Sense presents an optimistic view of people, while the Federalist Papers presents a pessimistic view of people.
Common Sense presents an optimistic view of people, while the Federalist Papers presents a pessimistic view of people.
Common Sense relies on a logical appeal, while the Federalist Papers uses an emotional appeal.
Common Sense relies on a logical appeal, while the Federalist Papers uses an emotional appeal.
Common Sense uses rhetorical questions, while the Federalist Papers uses analogy.
Common Sense uses rhetorical questions, while the Federalist Papers uses analogy.
Common Sense argues for the purpose of government, while the Federalist Papers argues for the structure of government.
Common Sense argues for the purpose of government, while the Federalist Papers argues for the structure of government.
1 answer
The correct response is:
Common Sense argues for the purpose of government, while the Federalist Papers argues for the structure of government.
This statement accurately captures the essence of the two passages. "Common Sense" focuses on the rationale behind the establishment of government and the need for protection of individual rights, while "Federalist 51" emphasizes the organization and functioning of government to ensure a balance of power among its branches.
