In an essay of a minimum of 300 words, describe what actions you would take to further reform the hiring and promotion practices of federal departments and agencies. Make certain you describe these changes using a historical perspective that includes significant prior reform efforts. Terms to be included: Pendleton Act, spoils system, patronage, merit, veteran preferences, GS, merit promotion, excepted service, competitive service, senior executive service.

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.

they thought they were   chrstian even though they were roman opening a r religous war and giving people hope