But the case is, that the representative system diffuses such a body of knowledge throughout a nation, on the subject of government, as to explode ignorance and preclude imposition.
Paine argues that the representative system of government inherently disseminates knowledge among the populace, thereby combating ignorance and preventing manipulation.
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