control of the government of a state, community, or other body by its own members; democratic government. the condition of being self-governed.
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second-smallest planet in the Solar System, after Mercury. Named after the Roman god of war, it is often referred to as the Red Planet because the iron oxide prevalent on its surface gives it a reddish appearance.
A Tiny Moon. Phobos is a tiny moon. At only 17 miles in length, it is the larger of Mars' two moons. At a distance of 5826 miles (9380 km) from Mars, Phobos appears as no more than a tiny, bright dot in the Martian sky. It is so close to Mars that it cannot be seen above the horizon from all points on the planet.