State of the Union address
Definition
The State of the Union address is an annual speech given by the President to Congress, in which they provide an overview of the nation's current condition and outline their legislative agenda for the upcoming year.
Related terms
Executive Branch: This term refers to the branch of government that includes the President, responsible for executing and enforcing laws.
Legislative Agenda: It refers to a set of priorities or goals that a President wants to achieve through new legislation.
Congress: This term refers to the national legislative body composed of two chambers - Senate and House of Representatives.
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Practice Questions (3)
In his 1941 State of the Union Address, what did Franklin D. Roosevelt outline as the "Four Freedoms"?
What is the purpose of the State of the Union address?
Why has the State of the Union address continued as an annual practice by U.S Presidents?
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