State of the Union Address

The president is required to give Congress information about the state of the unions from time to time but he could probably skip it for awhile with no effects except a lot of questions and negative comments from his detractors. He could certainly send a written message to Congress instead of making a speech. Actually I think Presidents all very much welcome the chance to speak with national coverage- they would not skip for the world!

The President's State of the Union address is not explicitly mentioned in the United States Constitution. However, Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution requires the President to periodically inform Congress about the state of the union, which has been traditionally fulfilled through the State of the Union address. The practice of delivering an annual address to Congress was established by President George Washington and has since become a customary event.

It is difficult to provide an exact number as standing ovations can vary throughout the course of the State of the Union address. However, it is common for presidents to receive several standing ovations during their speech, usually from members of their own party but occasionally from both parties for specific noteworthy statements or actions.

Authoritative policy refers to a policy approach where decision-making authority is concentrated in a central figure or entity. The features of authoritative policy include a clear hierarchy of authority, top-down decision-making, limited input from stakeholders, lack of transparency, and strong enforcement mechanisms. This approach is characterized by a centralized power structure and a focus on efficient and effective decision-making.

The State of the Union address is held in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol. The seating arrangement for the event is not fixed and depends on various factors like seniority and party affiliation. A specific seating chart is not available in advance as it usually evolves closer to the event.

The exact time of the State of the Union address can vary, but it is usually scheduled for 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on a Tuesday. However, it's always best to check with official sources for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

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Every year in the month of January. Also, the president gives a speech to the congress in his first year in office which isn't usually called The State Of The Union.

The State of the Union address is typically delivered during a joint session of Congress. This means that both the House of Representatives and the Senate come together in the same session to hear the president's speech. It is a significant event in which the president discusses the administration's priorities and provides an update on the nation's status.

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• January 1 - Smoking is banned in all California bars and restaurants.

I do not know but goggle it an you might find it then. (or go to wikipedia)

New Mexico was admitted into the Union on January 6, 1912 becoming the 47th state to join the union. William Howard Taft was President of the United States when New Mexico was admitted into the union.

All the Constitution says is that he shall do so from "time to time". And it need not be a speech.

Until 1934 this annual presidential address was given in December to sum up the year's events and set the state for next year's program. Since then it has been given in January in most of the years. The date is the president's choice and there is no law that says it has to be annual or given in person. In fact, for many years the address was sent in a letter and read by the clerk of the House. See the related link for more detail.

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There were many different points of interest in President Obama's State Union Address in 2013. The three main ones seem to be gun control, immigration reform and minimum wage increase.

In the State of the Union the President traditionally outlines the administration's accomplishments over the previous year, as well as the agenda for the coming year, in upbeat and optimistic terms. At some point during the speech, the President usually says "The State of our Union is strong" or a very similar phrase. He also has to address the six main goals of the Preamble, which are as follows: How to form a more perfect Union (a better United States), Establishing Justice, ensuring domestic tranquality (ways to help us in the case of a natural disaster, or other events that help the people), providing for the common defense (ways to defend the United States), promoting the general welfare, and securing the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity (our children).

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Tom Vilsack - Agriculture Secretary

It will be on every local network affiliate- NBC,CBS,ABC,Fox, and PBS. Also if you missed it try you tube for it may have a recording of it.

in the Korean war this is where Mac Arthur of the united states goes around and caught the invading north Korea off guard while U.N. forces pushed out of their trapped position in Pusan and pushed invading North Korean forces to the Yalu River which borders china.

The number of people who watch the State of the Union address varies from year to year. Approximately 33.3 million people watched President Obama's State of the Union address at the beginning of his 2nd term in office.