The tour bus stopped outside several stately homes, where visitors admired the manicured gardens and ornate facades.

Political theorists debate how governments declare states of exception during crises.

The government's declaration of a state of exception allowed it to override constitutional protections during the unrest.

The archivist explained that the State of Manchuria's founding documents reveal how it portrayed itself to the international community.

Many activists fear that the government's new surveillance laws will turn the country into a prison state.

Activists documented human rights abuses in the prison states across the region.

The state-assisted housing program expanded rapidly after new legislation provided additional funding.

After the flood overwhelmed local services, authorities declared a state of alarm to coordinate rescue efforts.

Several flag states have updated their safety regulations to comply with the new international standards.

Political analysts examined the voting patterns in bellwether states to forecast the national outcome.