The answer to the question above is this: Both expressed the views that people could govern themselves. The Pamphlet "The People the Best Governors" is actually written in the year 1776 and this emphasizes on the vesting of power to a single assembly only and that the mission of the governor is to only do what the people wishes. On the other hand, the pamphlet "Common Sense" is written by Thomas Paine and this focuses on British freedom.