1918 Constitution

The 1918 Constitution of Turkey was the country's first modern, written constitution, establishing a parliamentary government and recognizing sovereignty as belonging to the nation. It created a legal framework for elections, civil rights, and national independence, transitioning from the Ottoman Empire's absolute monarchy to a republic. The constitution also aimed to modernize Turkey, promote secularism, and emphasize the importance of Turkish independence. However, it granted significant authority to the parliament and was later revised as the country evolved politically and socially. It laid the foundation for Turkey's national sovereignty and modern legal structure.