The State of the Union & Divided Government

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Questions and Answers

Who gave the State of the Union address in 2023?

Donald Trump
Barack Obama
George W. Bush
Joe Biden (correct)

Which political party held the majority in both chambers of Congress in 2022?

Independents
Democrats (correct)
Republicans
Green Party

Which chamber of Congress is Republican-led in 2023?

Senate
Both
House of Representatives (correct)
Neither

What was a key priority of President Biden's speech in 2023?

Recycling legislative proposals (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of US foreign policy in President Biden's 2023 speech?

It played a marginal role (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the constitutional basis for the State of the Union address?

Article II, Section 3, Clause 1 provides that the President 'shall 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'. Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the speech before it was called the State of the Union address?

From 1790 to 1946, the speech was referred to as the 'Annual Message'. Signup and view all the answers

What is the current political situation in Congress as of January 2023?

The House of Representatives has a narrow (222-213) Republican majority, while the Senate is controlled by a razor-thin (51-49) Democratic majority. Signup and view all the answers

What challenges does President Biden face for his domestic policy agenda?

He faces a challenging political situation in the wake of the 2022 mid-term election and ahead of the 2024 presidential elections. Signup and view all the answers