Read this quotation. In England, a King . . . [is] allowed eight hundred thousand sterling a year . . . and worshipped into the bargain! Of more worth is one honest man to society . . . than all the crowned ruffians that ever lived.
—Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776

Based on the quotation, what does Paine think about the monarchy in England?
He thinks kings get too much money and do harm to the country.
He thinks kings have a right to rule the country, but do not do a good job.
He thinks kings should be allowed to make important decisions.
He thinks kings should be worshipped only by members of their church.

The congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defence and general welfare of the united states . .; to borrow money on the credit of the united states; to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the indian tribes. —constitution of the united states, article i, section 8 which of these are expressed powers granted by this part of article i, section 8? check all that apply. lay and collect taxes and duties pay debts regulate american indian groups regulate commerce within states borrow money regulate commerce with foreign nations

Which of the following inventions most directly allowed ancient farmers to produce a surplus ?

Group formed to protect artisans and increase their profits