In early governments people lived in small groups and ran the day-to-day affairs of those groups. this form of government is called?

This form of government is called a tribal or clan-based system. In these early societies, decision-making was often communal, with leaders or elders guiding the group based on consensus and tradition. These small groups allowed for close-knit communities where social bonds and cooperation were essential for survival. Over time, as populations grew, more complex forms of governance emerged.