AP US Government and Politics Quiz
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INTERACTIONS AMONG BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT
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In a prime-time annual speech to Congress, the president highlights achievements and proposes priorities for the coming year. What method is this?
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A press conference, where the president must answer unscripted questions and cannot use prepared remarks to set a legislative agenda.
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The State of the Union address, a high-profile message to Congress and the public used to outline policy goals and priorities.
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An executive agreement, a diplomatic tool that substitutes for a public speech and automatically changes domestic law without Congress.
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A pocket veto message, delivered to Congress in person, primarily to request new appropriations and announce cabinet nominations.
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A bully pulpit tour, where the president travels to states to campaign, which is constitutionally required annually like the SOTU.
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