A main purpose of the president's State of the Union address is to

A. identify major policy issues.

B. explain Supreme Court decisions.

C. challenge congressional policies.

D. defend executive branch decisions.

The best answer is A. The president's State of the Union Address should identify major policy issues. He explains why the policies proposed is necessary for the nation. American presidents are to deliver this annually to a joint session of Congress. Aside from identifying policy issues, he is tasked to give his assessment of the nation.