Question

"...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."

--Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776.

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

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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The political concept that is most closely aligned with the views of Thomas Paine, as expressed in the quote, is the concept of a constitutional or rule of law government. Paine believed that in free countries like America, the law should be supreme and no individual, including the King, should be above the law. This aligns with the idea of constitutionalism, where powers and limitations are clearly defined by a constitution, and the government acts within those boundaries.