SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASE Explain the concept of a “bully pulpit” using the State of the Union speech as an example.

A bully pulpit is a fascinating term that today is used to denote a position of influence that allows someone to speak out on a certain issue. It's most commonly used to refer to the president of the United States' ability to influence public opinion. After all, the office of President wields enormous social as well as legal power. However, this has led others to wonder if the office's power is a bully pulpit, or if it is sometimes plain bullying.

Explanation:

basic principles: federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, representative democracy, limited government, rule of law, individual rights and responsibilities, consent of the governed, majority rule, popular sovereignty, equal protection.