The duty of the president to give a State of the Union Address to Congress is:
A) An annual event
B) A tradition that President George Washington began
C) Written in the Declaration of Independence
D) A law passed by Congress

The presidential duty to give a State of the Union Address is an annual event required by the U.S. Constitution. The address informs Congress about the country's condition and outlines future legislative priorities. Therefore, the correct answer is A) An annual event.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04

The duty of the president of the United States to give a State of the Union Address to Congress is an annual requirement. This requirement is not simply a tradition or a law passed by Congress but is instead outlined in the U.S. Constitution itself.
According to Article II, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution, the President is required to 'from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.' This means that it is a constitutional duty, which is done annually in practice.
Here are the options analyzed:
A) An annual event - This is correct. While the Constitution does not specify that it must be annual, traditionally it is delivered each year.
B) A tradition that President George Washington began - While President Washington delivered messages to Congress, it is not just a tradition but a constitutional duty.
C) Written in the Declaration of Independence - This is incorrect. The State of the Union Address is not mentioned in the Declaration of Independence. It is outlined in the Constitution.
D) A law passed by Congress - This is incorrect because it is a constitutional requirement, not a law passed by Congress.
Therefore, the correct answer is A) An annual event.

Answered by OliviaLunaGracy | 2025-07-06