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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 branch makes a state of the union address each year?
The president, who heads the executive branch of government, makes a state of the union address to Congress every year.
How often are federal elections?
for president every 4 years for representative [ congress ] every 2 years for senate [ congress ] every 6 years
Congress meets during what years?
Congress is required to assemble at least once a year.
When is the vice president and president sworn in?
When there is a vacancy in the Presidency, the Vice President is sworn in as President as soon as possible. When there is a vacancy in the Vice Presidency, the President appoints a new Vice President, who is sworn in immediately after Congress approves the appointment. Otherwise, the normal transition of the Presidency and Vice Presidency occurs at noon EST on January 20 of every fourth year including 2009.
Which session of Congress is in session?
The first session in 2011 of the meeting of the 112th Congress. Congress has two session each year unless the president calls Congress into an additional special session. Every two years, new members are elected in November and a new meeting of those elected takes office the following January. Elections for the 112th Congress were held in November 2010 and the first meeting of the 112th Congress began in January 2011.
Who takes office on January 3 the president or the members of congress?
The newly-elected Congress takes office on January 3 (every 2 years), as one of their duties is to certify the results of any concurrent Presidential election (every 4 years). All House of Representative seats are up for election every 2 years, along with about a third of the Senate seats (staggered 6-year terms).
How often is the State of the Union Address delivered?
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 president must submit a budget to Congress in June of every year?
False. (:
Can the president makes rules for the congress?
No, not generally. The President has no legal connection to Congress. A president whose party gets a big majority in Congress has a lot of say over Congress, but it is mo tly because of respect or of party demands. Every President has some power over Congress because of the veto and because of appointments, but when the Congress is from the opposing party, his power over them is rather limited.
Which is true about the lawmaking process and the role of the President?
Congress must present every passed bill and resolution to the President.
What is is session of congress?
Each year, the Congress has two sessions unless the president calls a special session of Congress. Every two years, a new meeting of Congress assumes office. Currently (December 2, 2010) the second session in 2010 of the meeting of the 111th Congress is conducting business. In January 2011, the first session of the <newly-elected> meeting of the 112th Congress will begin.
