1924 Constitution of Turkey

The 1924 Constitution of Turkey was the country's first modern legal framework, establishing the Republic of Turkey and its government structure. It created a parliamentary system with a strong executive branch, upheld sovereignty as belonging to the nation, and emphasized secularism by separating religion from state affairs. It granted fundamental rights, defined citizenship, and laid the foundation for national unity and modernization, marking Turkey's transition from an Ottoman monarchy to a republic. The constitution aimed to modernize Turkey while balancing authority between the government, the parliament, and the people.