The volume of a prism is the area of the base times the height of the prism. The volume of the pyramid has the same base area and height as the prism, but with less volume than the prism. The volume of the pyramid is one third the volume of the prism.
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Most self-governing colonies have responsible government. Elected rulers are able to make most decisions without referring to the colonial power with nominal control of the colony.