Presidential Legislative Powers and State of the Union AddressVersion en ligne legislative powers of executive branch par Stephanie Ganser 1 What president does with proposed bills (2) 2 President Suggestions to Congress (2) 3 State of Union Address (2) 4 Place of State of Union Address (2) 5 Designated Survivor (2) 6 Timing of State of Union Address (2) 7 Inauguration Date (2) 8 Attends the State of the Union Address (3) 9 Prepare for Potential Tragedy at State of Union (2) veto bills sign bills into law ideas for bills/laws ideas for new programs yearly speech by president given to the Congress and high ranking politicians Capitol Hill House of Representative's Chamber does not attend State of Union Address part of cabinet in line for presidential succession Usually in January Can be in February or March if the previous November was an election year January 20th Date is set by the 20th amendment Cabinet Members High-ranking politicans House Representatives and Senators select designated survivor ensures government can continue if catastrophic event