Colonial governments tried to exercise self-rule before they were independent. Which of these is an example of colonial self-rule?

Explanation:

Each colony had a governor who served as head of the government. In some colonies the people also elected representatives to help make laws and set policy. ... How did political change in England affect colonial governments? James II, the King of England, use his authorities to limit the powers of town meetings.

julius caesar turned the roman republic into the roman empire by coming in and taking the "dictator" role during the time of a civil war (elites vs lower classes) winning battles and reputation, then declaring him dictator for life

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