26. Which of these pairs of countries became the two largest superpowers and major rivals after World War II? U. S. and Germany
U. S. and Japan
U. S. and Soviet Union
U. S. and China

The answer is the US and the Soviet Union.

Explanation:

After World War II, The US and the Soviet Union had engaged in the Cold War  for years after WWII.

- a government ruled by the people, or assembly. officials monarchy - a single ruler like a king. over time some city-states, like athens would change governments. what this means is that all the citizens voted on all the laws.