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Turkey's political system is based on
separation of powers. Its constitution is called 'Anayasa' (Main Law).
Head of State - The function of Head of State is performed by the
President "Cumhurbaşkanı". A president is elected every seven years by
the Grand National Assembly. The President does not have to be a member
of parliament.
Executive power - Executive power rests in the Prime Minister "Başbakan"
and the Council of Ministers "Bakanlar Kurulu". The Ministers have to be
parliamentarians, however; the Prime Minister is no longer required to
be a parliamentarian. The Prime Minister is elected by the parliament
with a vote of trust to his government.
Parliament - Legislative power rests in the 550-seat Grand National
Assembly "Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi", representing 81 provinces. The
Grand National Assembly is elected every five years. To be represented
in Parliament, a party must win at least 10% of the national vote in a
national parliamentary election. Independent candidates may run. To be
elected, they must win at least 10% of the vote in the province from
which they are running.
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