Turkey's political system is based on a separation of powers. Executive power is exercised by the Council of Ministers. Legislative power is vested in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature.
The Turkish Constitution and most mainstream political parties are built on the following principles:
Other political ideas also influence Turkish politics. Of particular importance are:
These principles are the continuum around which various political parties and groups campaign.
The AK Party lacks the two-thirds majority in parliament necessary to push through constitutional changes.
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