A system of government in which the power of the government is vested in the people, who rule directly or through elected representatives.
participatory democracy A form of democracy that emphasizes broad, direct participation in politics and civil society, in which most or all citizens participate in politics directly.
pluralist democracy A form of democracy in which political power rests with competing interest groups so that no one group dominates political decisions.
elite democracy A form of democracy in which a small number of people, usually those who are wealthy and well-educated, influence political decisionmaking. hope this help you
<span>Assuming that this is referring to the same list of options that was posted before with this question, <span>the correct response would be the "Ancient Greeks," since they were the leaders of trade in the Mediterranean Sea. </span></span>