In the Expression, "Barack Obama Was Awarded the Nobel Peace

Multiple Choice

In the expression, "Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize because he was perceived as being committed to the resolution of international conflicts through diplomacy and not warfare," the statement "Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize" is called the:

A) Explanandum.
B) Conclusion.
C) Antecedent.
D) Explanans.
E) Consequent.