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.
How Many Moons Does It Have? Jupiter is like a miniature solar system. The giant planet has at least sixteen moons, and maybe more. The two largest moons are both bigger than Pluto and Mercury, and the largest of them is almost the size of Mars. In addition to being very large, the largest moons of Jupiter have other interesting features. Europa is a giant ball of ice.