According to Article 4 of the 1982 Constitution, which fundamental characteristics of the state are protected by irrevocable provisions that cannot be amended or proposed to be amended?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The republican form, the democratic secular social rule of law, the flag, anthem, and capital Ankara
- Step 1: Articles 1, 2, and 3 define Türkiye as a Republic, democratic, secular, and social state governed by the rule of law, with Turkish as the official language, the crescent and star flag, the Independence March anthem, and Ankara as capital.
- Step 2: Article 4 explicitly prohibits amending or proposing amendments to these three articles.
Answer
The republican form, the democratic secular social rule of law, the flag, anthem, and capital Ankara.
Why not the others: 'Composition of ministries' can be reorganized by presidential decree; 'Tax rates and investment treaties' are ordinary statutory matters; 'Provincial boundaries' are modified by ordinary statute.
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