The passage below was written by Thomas Paine in his 1776 pamphlet, Common Sense And as he hath shown himself such an enemy to liberty and discovered such a thirst for power is he or is he not a proper man to say to these colonies. "You shall make no laws but what I please? Source. US National Archives and Records Administration 2. Based on this passage, how is the author's view reflected in the U. S. political system? A The monarchy creates limited government B. The monarchy supports self-government C. Representatives are appointed D. Representatives are elected.