Özet:

The subject of the study is party systems in Turkey. Purpose of the study is to determine the party systems and its causes in Turkey based on the criteria of J. Blondel and G. Sartori, from the foundation of the Republic of Turkey to present. Descriptive analysis method was used as a method in study. At the end of the study it has been determined that there is no stable party system in Turkey; it has been found that the one-party, two-party and different forms of multi-party system are seen over time. It has been determined that on the axis of social problem dimension in Turkey, as the reasons of party system hasn’t been compatible with the realities of the country are military coups, electoral systems and party closures. The importance and originality of the study is du to J. Blondel and G. Sartori's criteria for determining party systems is coadministration and analyzing each legislative period individually through the history of the Republic.

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