Any system of government in which rule is by the people is called a. an autocracy. c. a monarchy. b. a democracy. d. an oligarchy.

Any system of government in which rule is by the people is called a b)democracy. Democracy is generally defined as "rule by the people, for the people." Usually the political system of a democracy includes a) a political system for choosing and replacing people through free and fair elections, b) active participation of people in civic and political life c) protection of human rights for all citizens in a society and d) all laws and procedures are applied equally to each citizen.

Identify and explain two specific cultural or political influences that islamic merchants had on sub-saharan africa.