Abstract:

Constitutions are social contracts that are used to make a society live in peace, to limit the powers of the governing body, and to guarantee fundamental rights and freedoms. The ability of a community to live together in the light of certain common principles and values depends on the social acceptance of these texts. While preparing constitution which are at the top of the hierarchy of norms, the methods to bring the social consensus to the highest point should be preferred. In this study, an ideal constitution making process is tried to be explained. In this context, firstly, the concept of the constitution was mentioned and, the amendment method of the constitution foreseen in the current 1982 Constitution was explained. After that; By whom constitutions can be made, in which periods and, how they will be put into effect have been examined from a doctrinal perspective. Finally, the methods to be followed in the process of making a constitution are explained.

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