Louisiana Studies, 8th Grade Social Studies Strand: Civics (Citizenship and Government) Standard: Students develop an understanding of the structure and purposes of government, the foundations of the American democratic system, and the role of the United States in the world, while learning about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. C. International Relationships Benchmark: C-1C-M1 describing how the world is organized politically and explaining the means by which nation-states interact; (1, 3, 4) GLE 37. Explain the role of nation-states in various alliances and international organizations (e.g., NATO, the United Nations, OPEC) and identify effects of their decisions upon Louisiana (C-1C-M1)
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