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Constitutional history of Turkey

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Constitutional history of Turkey

Over the centuries, Turkey has had many constitutions and can be characterized by the steady establishment of a nation-state, democratization and recognition of international law.

The Turkish constitution was ratified in 1921, revised in 1924, 1961, 1982, and most recently in 2010. A proposal for yet another constitution is being discussed, to allow Turkey to comply with EU accession political criteria.

Milestones

  • 1876: Ottoman constitution of 1876, during the First Constitutional Era of the Ottoman Empire (1876–78)
  • 1909: Revisions to the 1876 constitution during the Second Constitutional Era of the Ottoman Empire (1908–20)
  • 1921: 1921 Constitution; first constitution of the Republic of Turkey; introduced a single chamber of legislation, the Grand National Assembly, to form a unicameral system
  • 1924: Revised constitution of 1924
  • 1961: 1961 constitution; introduced an upper chamber of legislation, the Senate, to form a bicameral system
  • 1982: 1982 constitution; abolished the Senate, reverting to a unicameral system

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