Legislation of Turkey

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TBMM, August 2022

The Constitution of Turkey grants sole legislative authority to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, which is responsible for making, amending, and repealing laws. The Constitution of Turkey stands as the supreme legal framework of the republic, Legislative duties are exercised independently from the Judicial system of Turkey, maintaining the separation of powers within the state.

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Historically, the head of government was the Prime Minister of Turkey, who led the executive branch alongside the President. However, following the 2017 Turkish constitutional referendum, Turkey transitioned from a semi-parliamentary system to a presidential system. This reform abolished the office of Prime Minister and transferred executive powers to the President of Turkey, who now serves as both the Head of State and the Head of Government.

The Grand National Assembly of Turkey remains the sole legislative body in the country.[1] While the Grand National Assembly of Turkey holds the sole and foremost power of legislation in Turkey, New laws and legislative decisions can be vetoed by the President of Turkey.[2]

Responsibilities of legislative bodies

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The legislative bodies of Turkey and the bodies that uphold them have a set of responsibilities.

National Grand Assembly of Turkey

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The main responsibilities of the assembly are deciding on the annual budget, making decisions on laws and rules, and working with other bodies, like the executive branch. The Assembly is also supposed to be fair and work together with the opposition.[3]

President's responsibilities to the legislative body

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The president is the head of the executive branch and can veto and redirect the Grand National Assembly of Turkey's verdicts. As the leader of their party, they can hold both legislative and executive powers at the same time. The president is expected to be independent, transparent and fair.[4] Formerly belonged to the Prime Minister of Turkey.

References

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  1. ^ "TBMM Kütüphanesi Açık Erişim Sistemi".
  2. ^ "T.C.CUMHURBAŞKANLIĞI : Görev ve Yetkiler".
  3. ^ "Türki̇ye Büyük Mi̇llet Mecli̇si̇".
  4. ^ "T.C.CUMHURBAŞKANLIĞI : Görev ve Yetkiler".