Turkey's Political Landscape: From Democracy to Autocracy?

What event triggered the recent protests in Turkey?

• A foreign policy decision

• A natural disaster

• A new tax law

• The arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu

What was a significant early sign of Turkey's democratic decline?

• The introduction of a new currency

• The imprisonment of army officers

• The construction of a new parliament building

• The signing of a peace treaty

How did Erdoğan's government respond to the Gezi Park protests?

• By holding a public dialogue

• By ignoring the protests

• By using tear gas and rubber bullets

• By offering concessions

What was the government's response to the 2016 military coup attempt?

• They held new elections

• They sought international intervention

• They declared a state of emergency

• They reduced military funding

What change did the 2017 constitutional reforms bring to Turkey's political system?

• They abolished the presidency

• They introduced a parliamentary system

• They increased the power of local governments

• They granted sweeping executive powers to the president