Which of the following statements from Common Sense best reveals why Paine thinks the British
continue to support their political system?

A.)HOW CAME THE KING BY A POWER WHICH THE PEOPLE ARE AFRAID TO
TRUST, AND ALWAYS OBLIGED TO CHECK?

B.) Such a power could not be the gift of a wise people, neither can any power,
WHICH NEEDS CHECKING, be from God...

C.)...wherefore, though we have been wise enough to shut and lock a door against
absolute Monarchy, we at the same time have been foolish enough to put the
Crown in possession of the key.

D.)The prejudice of Englishmen, in favor of their own government, by King, Lords
and Commons, arises as much or more from national pride than reason.