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Grand National Assembly of Turkey
The Grand National Assembly (Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi in Turkish) is the unicameral parliament of Turkey which carries out legislative functions. Election of its 550 members, who serve five-year terms, is by proportional representation. To participate in the distribution of seats, a party must obtain at least 10% of the votes cast at the national level as well as a percentage of votes in the contested district according to a complex formula.
Current Composition
| Party | Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Justice and Development Party (AKP) | 357 | |
| Republican People's Party (CHP) | 162 | |
| True Path Party (DYP) | 6 | |
| Motherland Party (ANAP) | 6 | |
| Social Democrat People's Party (SHP) | 5 | |
| Rise of the People Party (HYP) | 1 | |
| Independents | 12 | |
| Empty Seats | 1 |
External link
- The official site of the Grand National Assembly, including some pages in English
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