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UK Government, the Law and Your Role

What is NATO?

AThe United Nations body for protecting and monitoring human rights worldwide
BA bilateral trade and economic agreement between Britain and the United States
CA European economic and trade organisation similar to the World Trade Organisation
DA military alliance of European and North American countries for mutual defence

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is A military alliance of European and North American countries for mutual defence.

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) is an alliance of European and North American countries. It was created to maintain peace and help member countries defend each other if attacked.

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