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.
the State of the Union Address
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.
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 legislative branch is checked by the executive primarily through the president's veto power, which allows the president to reject legislation passed by Congress. Additionally, the executive can influence legislative priorities through the State of the Union address and by proposing legislation. Furthermore, the president has the authority to issue executive orders, which can impact how laws are implemented, thus indirectly affecting legislative actions. Lastly, the president can call special sessions of Congress or adjourn them under certain circumstances, further exerting influence over the legislative process.
Constitutionally speaking the US President plays no role in the legislative process other than what influence he may exert on certain legislation by virtue of being the leader of his political party. Only when a bill is passed by Congress an is sent to his desk for signature into law, does the President affect any law.
Five entities that can propose laws to Congress include: individual members of Congress (both House and Senate), the President of the United States, state legislatures, advocacy groups and lobbyists, and citizens through initiatives or petitions. Members of Congress draft and introduce bills, while the President can propose legislation in the State of the Union address or through other communications. State legislatures and advocacy groups can influence federal legislation, and citizens can suggest laws through grassroots movements.
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.
The President can veto Federal bills. The Governor of a state can veto state bills from that state.
vetoing a law that expands federal spending
State of the Union Address
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 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.