Constitutional Developments Of Turkey Since Ottoman Times To The Present State Of The Modern Turkish Republic

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Chapter 1
  • CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE OTTOMAN EMPİRE
    • The Ottoman Empire in General
    • The Legal System of the Ottoman Empire in General
    • Nizam-1 Cedit
    • Sened-i İttifak
    • Tanzimat Fermanı (Gülhane Hattı Hümayunu)
    • Islahat Fermanı
    • Kanun-i Esasi (First Constitutional Monarchy)
    • II. Meşrutiyet (Second Constitutional Monarchy)
• Chapter 2
  • CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE TURKİSH REPUBLİC
    • The start of the Turkish national liberation war period
    • The Constitution of 1921
    • The Constitution of 1924
    • The Constitution of 1961
    • The Constitution of 1982

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study examines the evolution of Turkish constitutional developments from the Ottoman era to the present state of the modern Turkish Republic, presenting a concise overview of the historical constitutional experience of Turkish society. This comparative approach demonstrates that Turkey's constitutional experience is not lagging behind other developed Western countries. The key challenge lies in the fact that this experience is not rooted in a substantial sociological movement.

• Historical Overview of Turkish Constitutional Development
• Comparative Analysis of Turkish Constitutional Experience with Other Countries
• Examination of Constitutional Amendments in the Context of Turkey's EU Membership
• The Potential for a New Constitution Based on Internal Dynamics
• The Role of Islamic Law and Turkish Tradition in Shaping Constitutional Developments

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1: Constitutional Developments in the Ottoman Empire

This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the Ottoman Empire, focusing on its history, legal system, and constitutional evolution. It examines key milestones such as the Nizam-1 Cedit, Sened-i İttifak, Tanzimat Fermanı, Islahat Fermanı, and the two constitutional monarchies. The chapter also delves into the unique characteristics of Ottoman law and its application to both Muslim and non-Muslim communities.

Chapter 2: Constitutional Developments in the Turkish Republic

This chapter explores the constitutional changes that occurred following the establishment of the Turkish Republic. It covers the various constitutions adopted throughout the 20th century, including the 1921, 1924, 1961, and 1982 constitutions. The chapter highlights the key features of each constitution and its impact on the political and social landscape of the Republic.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords and focus topics of this text include: Ottoman Empire, Turkish Republic, constitutional development, Islamic law, Turkish tradition, legal system, constitutional monarchy, political reform, EU membership, sociological movements, comparative analysis.