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.
The planet has two small moons called Phobos and Deimos. Beyond Mars are the four outer planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. We have written many interesting articles about the inner planets here at Universe Today. Hereâs The Solar System Guide as well as The Inner and Outer Planets in Our Solar System.