How did the bill of rights further protect the freedoms of u. s. citizens?
a. it explained the u. s. democratic form of government.
b. it created three distinct branches of government.
c. it created a balance of power in the government.
d. it clearly defined the rights protected by the u. s. constitution.

D. It clearly defined the rights protected by the U.S. Constitution.

Explanation:

The Bill of Rights, which consists of the first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution, was created to put limitations of government's power and protect the freedom of Americans by clearly defining their rights. Some of the individual's rights it protects is freedom of religion of press and to assemble peacefully, the right to petition the government, to enjoy a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury in criminal prosecutions to be free from unreasonable government intrusion in their homes through the requirement of a warrant, and the right to due process of law.

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.