Petoria

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Peter Griffin gets the news that his property located at 31 Spooner Quahog, Rhode Island is not technically part of the United States Petoria was created. Peter proclaim his government is an oligarchy and he declares himself president. According to dictionary.com, an oligarchy   government is"a form of government in which all power is vested in a few persons orin a dominant class or clique; government by the few." Peter enjoys his new social standing. Peter breaks laws on United States property such as stepping on illegal grasses because he is no longer a citizen of the country. Another beneficial ability that Peter had while under the rule of Petoria was that he could annex his neighbors land, he mainly did this so he could now have pool to swim in. Downfalls to Peters plan was the United States shut down his houses electricity leading to his family suffering from  the lose. 

Chris: Dad, I tried to go to school but this guy won't let me.
Peter: Oh yeah? Him and what army?Chris: The U.S. Army.Peter: Oh, that's a good army

Other dilemmas the Griffin family faced was they could not leave their property due to the United States army surrounding their land. Also Peter's two kids Chris and Meg were affected due to them not being allowed to continue their education at public school, leading to Lois Peter's wife having to home school them both. In conclusion the Griffin family was missing out on the social aspect, the basic needs, and their kids education while being an oligarchy.