Common Sense, published in 1776 by Thomas Paine, was a influential pamphlet that advocated for American independence and against monarchy. It argued that government should exist to protect people from their own vices, not to enforce laws. Paine believed that society arises from human needs, while government comes from human wickedness. He contended that government's true purpose is to ensure security and freedom, and that it should be simple and effective. He criticized the English Constitution, which he saw as complex and flawed, and argued that it was a combination of remnants of monarchy and aristocracy with some republican elements. Paine also opposed monarchy and hereditary succession, arguing that they were unnatural and unjust. He believed that kings were not born to rule, but were chosen by the people, and that hereditary succession led to the rise of tyrants. Paine concluded that monarchy and hereditary succession were harmful to society and that true freedom and security could only be achieved through a republic.Common Sense, published in 1776 by Thomas Paine, was a influential pamphlet that advocated for American independence and against monarchy. It argued that government should exist to protect people from their own vices, not to enforce laws. Paine believed that society arises from human needs, while government comes from human wickedness. He contended that government's true purpose is to ensure security and freedom, and that it should be simple and effective. He criticized the English Constitution, which he saw as complex and flawed, and argued that it was a combination of remnants of monarchy and aristocracy with some republican elements. Paine also opposed monarchy and hereditary succession, arguing that they were unnatural and unjust. He believed that kings were not born to rule, but were chosen by the people, and that hereditary succession led to the rise of tyrants. Paine concluded that monarchy and hereditary succession were harmful to society and that true freedom and security could only be achieved through a republic.