In which Western Hemisphere country was the democratically-elected government overthrown in a military coup, and the George H.W. Bush administration applied diplomatic and economic measures to seek to restore democracy?

Some voters show up at the polls because they

A) are required to vote to maintain their citizenship. B) believe they are doing their patriotic duty and receive personal satisfaction from voting. C) have been ordered by the courts to participate in free and open elections. D) need to vote to satisfy religious mandates. E) are required to appear at the polls to receive government benefits.

What can the permanent members of the UN Security Council do that nonpermanent members cannot?

A. abstain on resolutions B. veto resolutions C. request a meeting of the Security Council D. set the agenda of the Security Council