Lesson 2/33 min

Structure & Principles

1. 1

   The Constitution begins with a Preamble, followed by 11 Parts and 153 Articles.

2. 2

   The four original fundamental principles: nationalism, socialism, democracy and secularism.

3. 3

   Part III (Articles 26–47) contains the fundamental rights.

4. 4

   Under Article 7, all powers of the Republic belong to the people.