Reconsidering the Presidential System in Turkey

Abstract:

Debates on the system of government have been on the political agenda in Turkey since the 1960s, gaining momentum in recent years. Disengagement from the parliamentary system began with the election of the 12th President of Turkey by popular vote in 2014. To this end, the ruling AK Party and the MHP submitted a proposal to Parliament on December 10, 2016 to amend the Constitution.

This article aims to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a presidential system for Turkey. As the debate unfolds, examining fully the pros and cons of a presidential system is vitally important.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Turkish constitutional referendum, 2017 http://www.europeansources.info/record/turkish-constitutional-referendum-2017/

ESO: Background information: Turkish parliament votes constitutional reforms http://www.europeansources.info/record/turkish-parliament-votes-constitutional-reforms/

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