A turning point usually introduces new people, ideas, and technology which results in different forms of government change in idea and even rebellions. So it can be thought of as a revolution because new things are showing up and change is happening.
A directly stated consitutional requirement in the US constitution in Article 2 Section 3 is that the President must give to Congress recommendations regarding the State of the Union and recommend any actions that are considered essential and expedient.
2 and 3 are the ones that apply! I hope this helps!