The package, which included far-reaching changes such as concentrating executive authority in the president, abolishing the office of prime minister, and reorganizing the relationship between the legislature and the executive, was approved in the vote. The referendum formed the legal basis of a significant transformation in Turkey's system of government.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was 2017 Constitutional Referendum?
- On 16 April 2017 in Turkey, a package of constitutional amendments providing for a transition from the parliamentary system to a presidential system of government was submitted to a popular vote.
- When did 2017 Constitutional Referendum happen?
- 2017 CE
- Where did 2017 Constitutional Referendum take place?
- Türkiye