2. Worried about an increasing budget deficit, the congress decides to cut the defense budget. GDP

the chinese communist party (ccp);

explanation:

the correct answer option is: weapons.

explanation:

tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for 'weapons'.

referring to the cold war (1945-1991), the two superpowers, usa and ussr, experienced a phase of struggle and conflict with each other. these two superpowers considered each other as a threat to their survival and thus opted for policies to strengthen their positions.

the two superpowers never went to war with each other directly but competed for weapons to preserve their positions.

e imma say squidward tentacles

this is a good question! i'll do some research and come back when i have the answer!