ISEE Reading Question 316: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 316

3. U.S. Presidents deliver State of the Union messages primarily because they

  • A. are following a tradition started by George Washington
  • B. are required to do so by the U.S. Constitution
  • C. need to fulfill campaign promises
  • D. are trying to unify opposing factions

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

B is correct. This information is found in the opening quote from the U.S. Constitution, which says that presidents have a constitutional duty to “give to Congress information of the State of the Union.”

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