Turkish Constitution of 1924

The Constitution of 1924, formally titled the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey (Ottoman Turkish: Teşkilât-ı Esasiye Kanunu; Turkish: 1924 Türk Anayasası), was the fundamental law of Turkey from 1924 to 1961. It replaced the Constitution of 1921 and was ratified by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey following the proclamation of the republic on 29 October 1923. It was ratified on 20 April 1924. It remained in force until the 1960 coup d'état, following which it was replaced by the Constitution of 1961.

The Turkish Constitution of 1924 had 105 articles and was divided into six sections:

• Section I: Fundamental Provisions
• Section II: The Legislative Power
• Section III: The Executive Power
• Section IV: The Judicial Power
• Section V: Public Law of the Turks
• Section VI: Miscellaneous Provisions, Government Officials and Employees, Finance, and Amendments to the Constitution

Timeline

The Constitution of 1924 was in application for 36 years from 1924 until 1961. During this time, it served as the basis for many fundamental changes that sought to transform Turkey into a modern, secular and democratic Republic.

• The ratification of the Constitution on April 20, 1924.
• The list of 150 personae non gratae of Turkey, ratified on April 23, 1924 (revised June 1, 1924), declared about 150 persons, who were holding high positions within the imperial government or were fierce supporters of the Ottoman Sultan, unwanted in the new Republic.

See also

• Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

External links

• Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM)
• Complete text of the Turkish Constitution of 1924 in Turkish
• Turkish Constitution of 1924 in English as it was adopted, without amendments