Question

what does it mean to be self - governed?
to abuse ones power
to elect office holders to make decisions for us
people make the decisions for the community
to limit the rights of the citizens

Explanation:

Self - governance implies that the people within a community have the power to make decisions that affect them. It is not about abusing power, electing others to make all decisions, or limiting citizens' rights.

Answer:

People make the decisions for the community