Question

common sense by thomas paine i draw my idea of the form of government from a principle in nature, which no art can overturn, viz. that the more simple any thing is, the less liable it is to be disordered, and the easier repaired when disordered, and with this maxim in view, i offer a few remarks on the so much boasted constitution of england. that it was noble for the dark and slavish times in which it was enacted, is granted. when the world was over run with tyranny the least remove therefrom was a glorious rescue. but that it is imperfect, subject to convulsions, and incapable of producing what it seems to promise, is easily demonstrated. absolute governments (tho’ the disgrace of human nature) have this advantage with them, that they are simple; if the people suffer, they know the head from which their suffering springs, know likewise the remedy, and are not bewildered by a variety of causes and cures. but the constitution of england is so exceedingly complex, that the nation may suffer for years together without being able to discover in which part the fault lies, some will say in one and some in another, and every political physician will advise a different medicine. i know it is difficult to get over local or long standing prejudices, yet if we will suffer ourselves to examine the component parts of the english constitution, we shall find them to be the base remains of two ancient tyrannies, use the passage to answer the question. why does thomas paine repeat the words government, constitution, and tyranny? (1 point) to propose a solution to a recent problem or issue to suggest the colonists are responsible for the way they are consistently treated to underscore the theme that absolute government is bad for the colonists to establish an informal tone that appeals to readers

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option 1: The passage focuses on critiquing the English government/constitution, not proposing a solution to a recent problem. So this is incorrect.
2. Analyze Option 2: The text doesn't suggest colonists are responsible for their treatment; it criticizes the English system. So this is incorrect.
3. Analyze Option 3: Paine discusses the flaws of the English government (like its complexity, connection to tyranny) and repeats these terms to emphasize that absolute government (tyranny - related) is bad for colonists. This matches the passage's critique of the English constitutional - governmental system as problematic (tyrannical in origin/effect).
4. Analyze Option 4: The tone of "Common Sense" is persuasive and formal, not informal. So this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. to underscore the theme that absolute government is bad for the colonists