Which of the following best cities an example of self-government?

A. A proprietary colony is an example of self- government because a king governs the colony by direct monarchial rule.
B. A corporate colony is an example of self-government because a lord proprietor elects their own government officials.
C. A corporate colony is an example of self-government because the people elect their own government officials.
D. A royal colony is an example of self-government because it granted land to families and allowed religious freedom.

C. A corporate colony is an example of self-government because the people elect their own government officials.