Question

This is an excerpt from the charter of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

The Parties to this Treaty reaffirm their faith ... and their desire to live in peace with all peoples and all governments. They are determined to safeguard the freedom, common heritage and civilisation of their peoples, founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law. They seek to promote stability and well-being in the North Atlantic area.
They are resolved to unite their efforts for collective defence and for the preservation of peace and security. They therefore agree to this North Atlantic Treaty :

Article 1

The Parties undertake... to settle any international dispute in which they may be involved by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security and justice are not endangered...

Article 2

The Parties will contribute toward the further development of peaceful and friendly international relations by strengthening their free institutions, by bringing about a better understanding of the principles upon which these institutions are founded, and by promoting conditions of stability and well-being. They will seek to eliminate conflict in their international economic policies and will encourage economic collaboration between any or all of them.

Article 3

In order more effectively to achieve the objectives of this Treaty, the Parties, separately and jointly, by means of continuous and effective self-help and mutual aid, will maintain and develop their individual and collective capacity to resist armed attack.

- North Atlantic Treaty, Washington, D.C. (1949)

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This question has two parts. First answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Part A

With which of the following organizations does the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) share the same primary purpose?

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European Union (EU)

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North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

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United Nations (UN)

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World Trade Organization (WTO)

Part B

Which statement BEST provides evidence for the answer to Part A?

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...determined to safeguard the freedom, common heritage and civilisation of their peoples, founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law.

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The Parties undertake... to settle any international dispute in which they may be involved by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security and justice are not endangered...

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...by strengthening their free institutions, by bringing about a better understanding of the principles upon which these institutions are founded, and by promoting conditions of stability and well-being.

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They will seek to eliminate conflict in their international economic policies and will encourage economic collaboration between any or all of them.

Answer 1

Part A
United Nations (UN)

Part B
"The Parties undertake... to settle any international dispute in which they may be involved by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security and justice are not endangered..."