"...In America, the law is king. For as in absolute governments the King is law, so in free countries the law ought to be king; and there ought to be no other."

Question

--Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776.

Which political concept is MOST closely aligned with the views of Thomas Paine?

Answer 1

The political concept that is most closely aligned with the views of Thomas Paine is the rule of law.