Read the excerpt below. In England a King . . . [is] allowed eight hundred thousand sterling a year for, and worshipped into the bargain! Of more worth is one honest man to society . . . than all the crowned ruffians that ever lived. —Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776 Based on the excerpt, Paine believes that the monarchy in England

is overpaid and harms the country. has a right to rule but does not do a good job. should be allowed to make important decisions. should be worshipped only by church members.