In my opinion, I would think that the first answer is correct because the other answers don't really make any sense.
Hopefully its right.
<h2>hey</h2>
politicak machine granted favour in exchange for voters.
The people hold the power in a democracy
Answer:
C. A license.
Explanation:
The king is basically giving them a license to start a colony. It's like how you can't drive a car unless you have a drivers license, but with colonies.
Hope this helps!