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Politics of Turkey

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Turkey’s new presidential system explained

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Turkey politics: 'Women are almost non-existent' says Elif Şafak - BBC News

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Turkey's New System: New political system in Turkey adopted in 2018

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Turkey Elections: Political parties outline their plans

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Is Turkey's proposed presidential system different than the US?

The politics of Turkey takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Turkey is the head of government, and the President of Turkey is the head of state who holds a largely ceremonial role with substantial reserve powers.
    • Executive Branch 

    • Legislative Branch 

    • Local government 

    • Judiciary 

    • Political principles of importance in Turkey 

    • Political parties and elections 

    • Military involvement in politics