How is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) governed?

A remnant of the Cold War or an active part of current global governance? Test your knowledge about the NATO military alliance.

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Why was NATO formed?

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As a military alliance to end World War II

As a mutual defence treaty against the Soviet threat at the start of the Cold War

As a way to acquire military equipment less expensively

As an alliance to ban the use of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons

How many members does NATO have?

What is the role of North Atlantic Council?

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The North Atlantic Council collectively shapes civilian policy and makes military decisions

It backs up NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg who has the sole power to declare war on NATO's behalf

It is mainly a ceremonial body

None of the above

What is the role of NATO's civilian structure?

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Standardisation of military terminology

Political affairs, public diplomacy and communications

Research, development, and education

All of the above

What is the role of NATO's military committee?

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It is a ceremonial military body, mainly intended for parades

It is a council composed of senior commanding officers, with the authority to commence military operations

It is an advisory council to the political structure and oversees the military structure

It is an intermediary body where the national military forces of the member states can discuss administrative matters

Which of these flags is the NATO flag?

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Where is NATO currently deploying operations?

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Afghanistan, Kosovo, air policing Ukraine, Iraq, Africa, and securing the Mediterranean sea

Syria, Cyprus, and the Indian Ocean

France, Italy and Spain

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania