Modern day presidents use the State of the Union to lay out their policies and garner public support for them. Also, presidents veto bills they do not agree with.
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I believe you are referring to the "State of the Union Address." But presidents are always trying to influence congress, and they often give speeches and policy addresses about the priorities they would like to see turned into laws.
The president, in the beginning of each congress, gives ideas to legislation in the state of the union address. In a more simple way, his job is to address congress about what needs to happen and suggest laws.
As a change in the number of representatives (in Congress) directly changes the amount of power a state has in the House of Representatives, such a change would affect that state's power in getting legislation passed.
The President can veto Federal bills. The Governor of a state can veto state bills from that state.
The annual address given by the president to Congress is called the State of the Union address. It typically takes place in January and serves as an opportunity for the president to outline his legislative agenda and report on the state of the nation.
State of the Union Address
The address given by the president to Congress is known as the State of the Union address. It is delivered annually and is used to update Congress and the American public on the current state of the nation, as well as to outline the president's legislative agenda and priorities.
In the annual State of the Union Address, the president presents goals for the legislative.
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Yes. In the Constitution, an annual state of the union address is explicitly listed as one of the president's job duties.
The Speaker of the House traditionally introduces the President at the State of the Union address.