Answer:
8. Barter Economy
Explanation:
Barter means exchange goods for services.
California has the most electoral votes because it has the biggest population. 50 million rounded people live there. In comparison, Texas only has about 28 million or so.
What do you mean colonies? You mean the 13 colonies?
Islam regulates, apart from beliefs, also everyday life and customs. For example, it restricts what you can eat (halal) and effectively ensures that you will most likely eat with fellow Muslims (you're unlikely to eat non-halal food with non-believers).
It also regulates your day, requiring you to pray five times a day - this has a big influence on people's everyday life.