What is the major instrument through which any government sets its overall economic policy each year?

The federal budget

Explanation:

The federal budget is the estimate that the government creates each year to determine its revenue and its spending. This budget is the instrument through which the government sets its overall economic policy. It contains an itemized list of expenditure. Some expenses are mandatory, while other are discretionary and and need to get approved through the passage of bills.

the correct answer is "c: merchants" and "e. soldiers".

the song dynasty was known as the first government in the world to introduce paper currency. it was also the first chinese government which established a permanent standing navy. finally, the first compass was introduced during this period of government.

all of these innovations heavily affected commerce in a positive way. printed money dynamize commerce within the borders of the empire due to an easier way to quantify value during the trade. the introduction of the compass trade routes to be faster. finally, the introduction of a standing navy regulate trade routes.

regarding military affairs, gunpowder was created during this period. this was a tremendous improvement that was widely utilized by the military in order to innovate in the manufacturing of weapons.

b. martin luther king jr. wrote and spoke "i have a dream"

explanation:

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