State of the Union Address

The video explains the State of the Union address, a constitutional requirement where the President communicates with Congress and the public. It highlights the role of the designated survivor, the tradition of inviting special guests, and the evolution of the address from a written document to a televised event. The address serves as a platform for the President to summarize the past year, acknowledge challenges, and set future goals.

What is the role of the designated survivor during the State of the Union address?

• To deliver the address if the President is unavailable

• To become President if Congress is incapacitated

• To provide security during the address

• To represent the President in international meetings

What is one of the main purposes of the State of the Union address?

• To introduce new cabinet members

• To conduct a public debate

• To summarize the past year and set future goals

• To announce new laws

Since the 1980s, what addition has been made to the State of the Union address?

• A live musical performance

• Special guests honored for their contributions

• A public vote on policies

• A question and answer session with Congress

What is the purpose of the opposition response during the State of the Union address?

• To summarize the President's speech

• To introduce new legislation

• To support the President's policies

• To provide an alternative viewpoint

How has the format of the State of the Union address changed over the years?

• It has remained a written document

• It has become a radio-only broadcast

• It has evolved into a televised event

• It is now conducted via social media