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What is discussed in the state of union?
It is an explanation of issues affecting the nation and the economy. The president is required to deliver this to the Congress every year. Some presidents have even just sent the report to Congress. Today it is a big TV event.
What are the required duties of the president?
one duty is to report to congress once a year
Does the president have to give congress information on the state of union?
Yes, the president is required to make a report to Congress, "from time to time". It has become customary for the president to do so in a speech once a year.
What is the president required to do within 48 hours after sending troops into another country?
report to Congress in writing
It is more difficult to report on Congress then the president because?
there are more members of congress
Is the President required to report to Congress soon after the introduction of troops when war has not been declared?
Under the War Powers Resolution, the President is required to report to Congress within 48 hours after introducing troops into hostilities or situations where hostilities are imminent. However, the President has 60 days to continue military actions without a declaration of war, with an additional 30 days for the withdrawal of troops. If Congress doesn't authorize the use of military force during this period, the President must cease those operations.
It is more difficult to report on Congress than on the president because?
there are more members in congress
What is the president's report to congress known as?
state of the union message
Should the president report to congress about how the nation is doing?
The Constitution requires it.
Can the president give the state of the union message?
Yes. He is only required to report to Congress on the state of the union from time to time. He can send a written report if he wishes and the reports do not necessarily have to done every 12 months.However, most presidents welcome the opportunity to address the nation and Congress every year in a speech that gets network coverage.
Is there a formal designated leader of the union of the address?
The State of the Union Address is given by the President of the United States, who delivers this report to the congress, as required by the constitution (Article II, section 3) as one of the presidential duties. It did not always used to be speech-- it used to mainly be a report, delivered to the congress in writing. But since the time of President Woodrow Wilson, it has been delivered as a formal speech, not just a written report.
Does the president have to make a yearly state of the union address?
He is not required by law to do so, but custom and precedent pretty well dictate that he do it. It is a great opportunity to speak to the nation and all of Congress to set out his program for the year as well as to review the state of the union. He is required by the Constitution to report to Congress on the state of union from time to time but no annual address is specified.
