CEVAP:

The Constitution of 1961 was the second constitution of the Turkish Republic. The characteristics of the Republic were stated to be “nationalistic, democratic, secular and social State governed by the rule of law, based on human rights and the fundamental tenets set forth in the preamble.” Supremacy and binding force of the constitution was guaranteed by article 8 that stated, “Laws shall not be in conflict with the Constitution. The provisions of the Constitution shall be the fundamental legal principles binding the legislative, executive and judicial organs, administrative authorities and individuals.