When diplomats make a formal statement to a foreign government, this is called a(n):

Which feature of statehood was recognized in the Treaty of Westphalia?

a. The state has a monopoly in a given territory. b. The state can exclude other organizations from using violence. c. The state represents a group of people with a common identity. d. The state uses power-sharing arrangements to control areas far from its center.

In 2010, the Republicans gained control of the U.S. House of Representatives, while the Democrats maintained control of the Senate, and Barack Obama, a Democrat, was president. This situation is known as

A. party in the electorate. B. loyal opposition. C. truncated government. D. divided government. E. proportional representation.