The passage below is from Thomas Paine's 1776 pamphlet, common sense. Which statement summarizes Paine’s argument in this passage?

A. Self government is a natural right that belongs to all the people.
B. The British have benefited enough from their investment in the colonies.
C. The British do not know enough about the colonies to govern them
D. A distant government cannot protect individual rights.

What refers to the division of power among the three branches of government

What were three advantages the north had in the civil war? it was fighting most battles on home ground. it had a greater number of soldiers. it had more highly skilled military leaders. it had a stronger navy. it had a better network of railroads. pick three .

John locke viewed the social contract as a choice or "consent of the governed", where the people possess the power to change government. how did thomas hobbes see the social contract? man is born in chains, but can be set free through good deeds. man is born happy, but becomes more miserable as he ages. man is born poor, but can rely on other individuals for security. man is born selfish, but can give up some freedom in return for security provided by the government.