AP U.S. Government and Politics / Unit 2: Interactions Among Branches of Government
2.7 Presidential Communication
Notes
Presidents use the bully pulpit (speeches, media, social media) to set the agenda and pressure Congress. The State of the Union is a constitutional duty.
Practice
The bully pulpit refers to:
Theodore Roosevelt's phrase.
Social media allows presidents to:
Bypass traditional media.
The State of the Union address is:
Article II.
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