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The Constitution of the Republic of Turkey
Text copied from http://turkey.org/turkey/p_consti.htm.
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PREAMBLE
PART ONE - GENERAL PRINCIPLES
- I.Form of the State
- II.Characteristics of the Republic
- III.Integrity of the State, Official Language, Flag, National Anthem, and Capital
- IV.Irrevocable Provisions
- V.Fundamental Aims and Duties of the State
- VI.Sovereignty
- VII.Legislative Power
- VIII.Executive Power and Function
- IX.Judicial Power
- X.Equality before Law
- XI.Supremacy and Binding Force of the Constitution
PART TWO - FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES
CHAPTER ONE - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- I.Nature of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
- II.Restriction of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
- III.Prohibition of Abuse of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
- IV.Suspension of the Exercise of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms
- V.Status of Aliens
CHAPTER TWO - THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE INDIVIDUAL
- I.Personal Inviolability, Material and Spiritual Entity of the Individual
- II.Prohibition of Forced Labour
- III.Personal Liberty and Security
- IV.Privacy and Protection of Private Life
- A.Privacy of the Individual's Life
- B.Inviolability of Domicile
- C.Freedom of Communication
- V.Freedom of Residence and Movement
- VI.Freedom of Religion and Conscience
- VII.Freedom of Thought and Opinion
- VIII.Freedom of Expression and Dissemination of Thought
- IX.Freedom of Science and Arts
- X.Provisions Relating to the Press and Publication
- A.Freedom of the Press
- B.Right to Publish Periodicals and Nonperiodicals
- C.Protection of Printing Facilities
- D. Right to Use Mass Media other than the Press Which Are Owned by the Public Corporations
- E.Right of Rectification and Reply
- XI.Rights and Freedom of Assembly
- A.Freedom of Association
- B.Right to Hold Meetings and Demonstration Marches
- XII.Right of Property
- XIII.Provisions Relating to the Protection of Rights
- A.Freedom to Claim Rights
- B.Guarantee of Lawful Judge
- C.Principles Relating to Offences and Penalties
- XIV.Right to Prove an Allegation
- XV.Protection of Fundamental Rights nd Freedoms
CHAPTER THREE - SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC RIGHTS AND DUTIES
- I.Protection of the Family
- II.Right and Duty of Training and Education
- III.Public Interest
- A.Utilisation of the Coast
- B.Land Ownership
- C.Protection of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Persons Engaged in These Activities
- D. Expropriation
- E.Nationalisation
- IV.Freedom to Work and Conclude Contracts
- V.Provisions Relating to Labour
- A.Right and Duty to Work
- B.Working Conditions and Right to Rest and Leisure
- C.Right to Organise Labour Unions
- D.Activities of Labour Unions
- VI.Collective Bargaining, Right to Strike, and Lockout
- A.Right of Collective Bargaining
- B.Right to Strike, and Lockout
- VII.Guarantee of Fair Wage
- VIII. Health, the Environment, and Housing
- A.Health Services and Conservation of the Environment
- B.Right to Housing
- IX.Youth and Sports
- A.Protection of Youth
- B.Development of Sports
- X.Social Security Rights
- A.Right to Social Security
- B.Persons Requiring Special Protection in the Field of Social Security
- C.Turkish Nationals Working Abroad
- XI.Conservation of Historical, Cultural, and Natural Wealth
- XII.Protection of Arts and Artists
- XIII. The Extent of Social and Economic Right
CHAPTER FOUR - POLITICAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES
- I.Turkish Citizenship
- II.Right to Vote, to be Elected, and to Engage in Political Activity
- III.Provision Relating to Political Parties
- A.Forming Parties, Membership, and Withdrawal from Membership in a Party
- B.Principles to be Observed by Political Parties
- IV.Right to Enter the Public Service
- A.Entry into the Public Service
- B.Declaration of Assets
- V.National Service
- VI.Obligation to Pay Taxes
- VII.Right of Petition
PART THREE - FUNDAMENTAL ORGANS OF THE REPUBLIC
CHAPTER ONE - LEGISLATIVE POWER
- I.Turkish Grand National Assembly
- A.Composition
- B.Eligibility to be a Deputy
- C.Election Term of the Turkish Grand National Assembly
- D.Deferment of Elections to the Grand National Assembly, and By-elections
- E.General Administration and Supervision of the Elections
- F.Provisions Relating to Membership
- 2.Oath-taking
- 3.Activities Incompatible with Membership
- 4.Parliamentary Immunity
- 5.Loss of Membership
- 6.Application for Annulment
- 7.Salaries and Allowances
- II.Functions and Powers of the Turkish Grand National Assembly
- A.General Provisions
- B.Introduction and Debate of the Laws
- C.Promulgation of Laws by the President of the Republic
- D.Ratification of International Treaties
- E.Authorisation to Enact Decrees Having Force of Law
- F.Declaration of State of War and Authorisation to Permit the Use of Armed Forces
- III.Provisions Relating to the Activities of the Turkish Grand National Assembly
- A.Convening and Adjournment
- B.Bureau of the Assembly
- C.Rules of Procedure, Political Party Security Affairs
- D.Quorums Required for Sessions and Decisions
- E.Publicity and Publication of Debates
- IV.Ways of Collecting Information and Supervision by the Turkish Grand National Assembly
- A.General Provisions
- B.Interpellation
- C.Parliamentary Investigation
CHAPTER TWO - EXECUTIVE
- I.President of the Republic
- A.Qualifications and Impartiality
- B.Election
- C.Oath
- D.Duties and Powers
- E.Presidential Accountability and Nonaccountability
- F.Deputation for the President of the Republic
- G.General Secretariat of the President of the Republic
- H.State Supervisory Council
- II.Council of Ministers
- A.Formation
- B.Taking Office and Vote of Confidence
- C.Vote of Confidence while in Office
- D.Functions and Political Responsibilities
- E.Formation of Ministries, and Ministers
- F.Provisional Council of Ministers during Elections
- G.Regulations
- H.Calling Elections for the Turkish Grand National Assembly by the President of the Republic
- II.National Defence Offices of Commander-in-Chief and
- 1. Chief of the General Staff
- 2. National Security Council
- III.Procedure Governing Emergency Rule
- A.States of Emergency
- 1.Declaration of a State of Emergency on Account of a Natural Disaster or Serious Economic Crisis
- 2.Declaration of a State of Emergency on Accoun of Widespread Acts of Violence and Serious Deterioration of Public Order
- 3.Rules Relating to the States of Emergency
- B.Martial Law, Mobilisation, and State of War
- IV.Administration
- A.Fundamentals of the Administration
- 1.Integral Unity and Public Legal Personality of the Administration
- B.Recourse to Judicial Review
- C.Organisation of the Administration
- 1.Central Administration
- 2.Local Administrations
- D.Provisions Relating to Public Servants
- 1.General Principles
- 2.Duties and Responsibilities, and Guarantees During Disciplinary Proceedings
- E.Institutions of Higher Education and Their Higher Bodies
- 1.Institutions of Higher Education
- 2.Superior Bodies of Higher Education
- 3.Institutions of Higher Education Subject to Special Provisions
- F.Radio and Television Administration and News Agencies with State Connection
- G.The Ataturk High Institution of Culture, Language, and History
- H.Public Professional Organisations
- I.Department of Religious Affairs
- J.Unlawful Orders
CHAPTER THREE - JUDICIAL POWER
- I.General Provisions
- A.Independence of the Courts
- B.Security of Tenure of Judges and Public Prosecutors
- C.Judges and Public Prosecutors
- D.Publicity of the Hearings and Verdict Justification
- E.Organisation of Courts
- F.Courts of the Security of the State
- G.Supervision of Judges and Public Prosecutors
- H.Military Justice
- II.Higher Courts
- A.The Constitutional Court
- 1.Organisation
- 2.Termination of Membership
- 3.Functions and Powers
- 4.Functioning and Trial Procedure
- 5.Annulment Action
- 6.Time Limit for Annulment Action
- 7.Contention of Unconstitutionality before Other Courts
- 8.Decisions of the Constitutional Court
- B.The High Court of Appeals
- C.Council of State
- D.Military High Court of Appeals
- E.High Military Administrative Court of Appeals
- F.Jurisdictional Conflict Court
- III.Supreme Council of Judges and Public Prosecutors
- IV.Audit Court
PART FOUR - FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC PROVISIONS
CHAPTER ONE - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
- I.Budget
- A.Preparation and Implementation of the Budget
- B.Debate on the Budget
- C.Principles Governing Budgetary Amendments
- D.Final Account
- E.Auditing of State Economic Enterprises
CHAPTER TWO - ECONOMIC PROVISIONS
- I.Planning
- II.Supervision of Markets and Regulation of Foreign Trade
- III.Exploration and Exploitation of Natural Resources
- IV.Forests and the Inhabitants of Forest Villages
- A.Protection and Development of Forests
- B.Protection of the Inhabitants of Forest Villages
- V.Promotion of Cooperatives
- VI.Protection of Consumers, Small Traders, and Craftsmen
- A.Protection of Consumers
- B.Protection of Small Traders and Craftsmen
PART FIVE - MISCELLANEOUS
- I.Preservation of Reform Laws
PART SIX - PROVISIONAL ARTICLES
PART SEVEN - FINAL PROVISIONS
- I.Amendment of the Constitution
- II.Preamble and Headings of Articles
- III.Entry into Force of the Constitution
Parts of the Turkish Constitution:
Preamble,
Part I,
Part II:
a,
b,
c,
d,
Part III:
a,
b,
c,
Part IV,
Part V,
Part VI,
Part VII,
Amendment 1987,
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