1. Define referendum.

2. a) Why did Honduran President Manuel Zelaya attempt to call for a nationwide referendum in June?
b) Why was this a problem?

3. What was the result of President Zelaya's push for a national referendum?

4. How did Honduras' interim government respond/react to the Obama administration, the U.N. and the Organization of American States accusation that they had mounted a coup against President Zelaya?

5. Conservative candidate Porfiro "Pepe" Lobo lost to Zelaya in the 2005 election. On what issues did Mr. Lobo campaign during this election against Elvin Santos (a member of Zelaya's Liberal Party)?

6. a) Which countries have said they will support the results of Honduras' presidential election?
b) Which countries are likely to refuse to recognize the fairly elected leader of Honduras? Why?

7.  CHALLENGE QUESTION.  Read the information under "Background" and the commentaries under "Resources" below.  How did this information assist you in your understanding of events in Honduras?