The President Often Uses the State of the Union Address

question 93

Multiple Choice

The president often uses the State of the Union address to:

• A) recommend policies to Congress.
• B) introduce legislation in Congress.
• C) reconcile differences with congressional leaders in the opposition party.
• D) propose an amendment to the Constitution.
• E) announce the president's intention of seeking reelection to a second term.

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Definitions:

Principle

A basic principle or statement that acts as the cornerstone for a belief system or behavior, or as the starting point for a sequence of logical arguments.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, based on limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Prototype

An original model or preliminary version from which other forms are developed or copied.

Normative

Relating to principles or rules of what is considered right and wrong, often used in economics to express subjective or value-based judgments.