Read the paragraph
Legal members of the United States, or its citizens, have the right to participate in government. One way to become involved is by registering to vote in elections. People who can prove eligibility to vote are placed on an official list. To have permission to be a part of the process of choosing one’s government leaders, a person must show he or she is a legal adult (18 years old), a citizen of the United States (by birth or by naturalization), and a resident living permanently in the state in which he or she wishes to vote.
Based on the context of the paragraph, what is the meaning of the word election?
A. place that is one’s established address for an extended time
B. a form of government in which every person has the right to vote
C. the system of voting to select a person to serve in a public office
D. the process of meeting the requirements to be able to do something