In the excerpt, Machiavelli argues that being loved is more important.

being loved and being feared are equally important.

being feared is more important.

being loved and feared are unimportant

being loved is important

Explanation:

They ask the question about is it better to be loved than feared or feared than loved.

Although it might be difficult to unite with one,its better so "being loved is important" must be the answer.

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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.

it was the "4. potsdam" conference that demanded the unconditional surrender of japan, since it was clear that the japanese would continue to find until the very last man otherwise.