Refer to the quote below.
''That in America THE LAW IS KING. For as in absolute governments the King is law, so in free countries the law ought to be King; and there ought to be no other.''
Thomas Paine, Common Sense, 1776
What conclusion about the rule of law is BEST supported by this quote?
A. The rule of law is necessary for limited government.
B. The rule of law leads to tyranny.
C. Freedom and the rule of law cannot exist together.
D. People in position of power do not have to enact fair laws.

Thomas Paine in "Common Sense" focused on 'the law' as the 'king'. He wanted to evoke the people of the responsibilities of the government. He focused on the importance of the law and urged the people to have a government that is abided by the law. He made the American people understand that the independence from Britain is possible when the citizens of America would make the law their king. He strictly prohibited the rule of monarchy and encouraged "the rule of law".