Power allowed merchants . a. to influence economic policies, including taxes

b. to control the influx of goods and services sold

c. to regain control of the peasant class and profit from sales

d. to control the inspection and pricing of goods

I believe its D. to control the inspection and pricing of goods

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the key difference between a democracy and a republic lies in the limits placed on government by the law, which has implications for minority rights. both forms of government tend to use a representational system — i.e., citizens vote to elect politicians to represent their interests and form the government.

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germany had to pay all damages related to the war.

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germany had to take sole responsibility for the war.