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Because members of the US military would not follow someone who would try to overthrow the government. Each member of the military has sworn an oath to support and defend the US Constitution. A fundamental mission of the US Military is to defend the Nation's elected officials from any power that would try to change the government without the election process designed by the Constitution. Tenants of the US Constitution trump any orders from superior officers.
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What was the first military coup in Israel?
There have been no military coup in Israel
Who helped the military coup in Chile?
The US Central Intelligence Agency planned and supported the coup, which overthrew the elected leader (S. Allende).
What is a military coup and how have they figured prominentaly in Nigeria's history?
trace the history of military coup in nigeria
What is the French meaning for military takeover of civillian government?
coup d'état, although technically a coup doesn't have to be military.
What is it called when a group of military leaders take over a country?
It's usually called a "coup d'etat", or simply "a coup".
How do you spell military coo?
It is Coup. As in coup d'etat.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coup_d'état
When did the military coup take place in Chile and who was leading the coup?
1973
Who murdered Diem?
It was a military coup.
When was the first military coup in myanmar?
1962
What country had a military coup in 1962?
Burma
Does the US support Fiji?
Yes, although military aid is currently suspended due to the as-of-yet-unresolved 2006 coup.
What was the contribution of the remaining lieutenants movement in the 1964 military coup in Brazil?
The Lieutenants movement increased the political power of the military before the 1964 Brazil coup.
