26) Yasama - 2 | KPSS-Vatandaşlık | İsmail ERYILMAZ - 2026

Summary

A comprehensive lecture explaining the structure of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM), requirements for becoming a member of parliament, and the functions and composition of the Supreme Election Council (YSK).

Highlights

TBMM Composition00:01:00

Discusses the evolution of the number of seats in the parliament since 1982, stating that under the current 2017 amendment, Turkey has 600 members of parliament.

Requirements for MP Candidacy00:03:01

Details the criteria to become an MP, including citizenship, minimum age of 18, education, military status, lack of criminal conviction for specific crimes, and restrictions on civil status.

Resignation and Return Policy00:10:21

Explains which public officials must resign to run for office and distinguishes between those who can return to their positions (academic staff, general civil servants) versus those who cannot (judges, prosecutors, military personnel).

The Supreme Election Council (YSK)00:13:35

Covers the YSK's role, its composition (11 members: 6 from Court of Cassation, 5 from Council of State), its authority over election disputes, and why it is classified under the legislative section of the constitution.