Supreme Electoral Council (Turkey)
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The Supreme Electoral Council is the highest electoral authority in Turkey
. It was established after 1960 Revolution by the Constitution of 1961
, and its duty is to ensure that the principles and rules of the constitution are upheld.
The Supreme Electoral Council consists of a president, six members and four substitute members from the Court of Cassation and the Council of State
judges.
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. It was established after 1960 Revolution by the Constitution of 1961
Turkish Constitution of 1961
The Constitution of 1961 was the fundamental law of Turkey from 1961 to 1982. It was introduced following the 1960 coup d'état, replacing the earlier Constitution of 1924. It was approved in a referendum held on 9 July 1961, with 61.7% of the nation voting in favor...
, and its duty is to ensure that the principles and rules of the constitution are upheld.
The Supreme Electoral Council consists of a president, six members and four substitute members from the Court of Cassation and the Council of State
Turkish Council of State
The Turkish Council of State is the highest administrative court in the Republic of Turkey and is based in Ankara. Its role and tasks are prescribed by the Constitution of Turkey within the articles on the supreme courts....
judges.