What Is The State Of The Union Address?

This week, former White House Director of Speechwriting, Marc Thiessen joins Abby in the classroom to help with explaining the history of the State of The Union Address.

Marc explains how the State of The Union provides the President with unfiltered access to the American people. Later, Abby and Marc discuss how this annual speech is the Constitutional responsibility of a sitting President.

Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek