As it is stated in the Article 2 of Turkish Constitution with the title “Characteristics of the Republic”, e Republic of Turkey is a state governed by the rule of law. According to this provision, not only the citizens but also the governing bodies are bound by the authority of law, the powers of the government are duely limited and the government with its all o icials and agents as a whole is held accountable under the law while all the governmental activities should be lawfully operated.