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What is the purpose of a State of the Union address?

Why does the President give State of the Union addresses and why are they always such a big deal?

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago
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    Not only does the Constitution require it, it also gives a general rundown of how the nation is doing in what key aspects and further development and growth for the United States. This one will be big since it's Obama's last State of the Union address during his first term.

    Source(s): Government Studies
  • 9 years ago

    Because the Constitution mandates it.

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