2007-01-23 13:48:50 · 12 answers · asked by Abdul K 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
It is required by the US Constitution.
2007-01-23 13:51:37 · answer #1 · answered by paladinamok 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The US Constitution says that the president must make a report to congress once a year. Nowhere in The Constitution does it say that it must be a speech. However, it is traditional for the US President to provide that report in writing and in the form of a speech. Following a State of the Union speech, a president's approval rating has always increased, if only temporarily. These speeches have always been highly patriotic in content (difficult to disagree with) and are a political opportunity for the president and party in power.They are the adult equivalent of a high school pep rally ... rah, rah, rah ... go team go!
2007-01-23 22:07:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's nothing more than a pr effort, designed to make Americans believe they're being guided by some masterful leadership. In actuality, the state of the union address is nothing more than hyperbole, lies, cheer leading, and pomposity. The members of Congress and the members of the administration are all engaged in an ongoing deception; they've lied to the American public for decades, and the State of the Union address is just another bit of b.s. The pathetic fact is that in three days, most Americans won't remember a thing that the President said, but they'll still be talking about the Colts game that brought Indianapolis to the SuperBowl. (By the way, I live in Indiana). -RKO-
2007-01-23 21:56:07 · answer #3 · answered by -RKO- 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is required by law to brief Congress once a year but televised State of the Unions are traditional.
2007-01-23 21:52:19 · answer #4 · answered by jason m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a very old tradition. See link below
2007-01-23 21:51:50 · answer #5 · answered by Kal H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is in the constitution that one is given once a year.
2007-01-23 21:53:09 · answer #6 · answered by Robert B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's kind of like having staff meetings at work. so that you hear directly from the boss that your company is okay. whether or not it is. It's to keep moral up and to cover ones own behind
2007-01-23 21:52:19 · answer #7 · answered by Songbird 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So we can take a break from the tv and do some chores or talk on the phone.
2007-01-23 21:59:18 · answer #8 · answered by lucy7 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The constitution says he must.
2007-01-23 21:51:30 · answer #9 · answered by Shaddup Libs 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the Constitution provides that he shall do so.
2007-01-23 21:51:12 · answer #10 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋