Question

section 1
in this section, thomas paine explains his complaints about the government in britain.
unlimited governments have an advantage: they are simple. if citizens suffer, they know that the
source is the king, and they also know there is little they can do about it... i know it is difficult to get
over long - standing loyalty, but i will examine components of the english constitution...
first: the remains of monarchical tyranny in the person of the king. he has a thirst for power, which is a
natural disease of a monarchy. secondly: the remains of aristocratic tyranny in the legislative. thirdly:
the common people elected by the people on whom the freedom of england depends. the king and
aristocrats (very wealthy people) get their governmental positions through birth and are totally
independent of the people. they contribute nothing towards freedom... to say that the constitution of
england is a union of three powers, constantly checking one another is a lie. these words have little
meaning.
in one sentence, summarize paines complaint in section 1: ____________

Explanation:

The text criticizes the English government's structure (monarchy, aristocracy remnants, etc.) as flawed, with limited citizen influence and power checks.

Answer:

Thomas Paine criticizes England's government structure (monarchy, aristocracy remnants) as flawed with limited citizen - power and ineffective checks.