Thomas Paine begins writing the Common Sense pamphlet by drawing a line that clearly separates the government from society. He argues that society is something to strive for when people come together, whereas government is a "necessary evil that punishes anyone who does not listen.

Which statement from the excerpt of Common Sense best supports this argument?

A

but this has all the distinctions of a house divided against itself and though the expressions be pleasantly arranged, yet when examined they appear idle and ambiguous,
B
Such a power could not be the gift of a wise people, neither can any power. WHICH NEEDS CHECKING, be from God, yet the provision which the constitution makes supposes such a power to exist
C
though we have been wise enough to shut and lock a door against absolute Monarchy, we at the same time have been foolish enough to put the Crown in possession of the key
D
the plain truth is that IT IS WHOLLY OWING TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE PEOPLE, AND NOT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE GOVERNMENT