Republic is democratic, secular and social state of law. Atatürk entrusted republic to Turkish youth for modernization. Reforms included abolition of sultanate, caliphate and women's rights
After 1922 Turkish independence war, Mustafa Kemal implemented major societal changes. Revolutions were approved by Turkish Grand National Assembly. Society was in darkness, hopelessness, and backwardness before revolutions
Devolution is the transfer of powers from central to subnational governments. Unlike federalism, devolved powers can be temporary and reversible. Devolved territories have higher autonomy than federal units
Statism is the doctrine that the state's political authority is legitimate. Term gained significant usage in American politics during 1930s-1940s. Opposition to statism is called anti-statism or anarchism
CHP was established in 1923 under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk as People's Fırka. Party name changed to Republican People's Fırka in 1924, then to Party in 1935. CHP adopted four foundational principles in 1927: Republicanism, Populism, Nationalism, Laicism