I. Social Sciences Graduate Student Symposium
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In 1946, under the leadership of four members of the Republican People’s Party, the transition to multi-party life, which had been dreamed of for many years, was officially realized. The Democratic Party, which wanted to gain power under the leadership of these fournames, started its work fort he early election without losing momentum. However, the desired results were noot achieved in the elections and the Democratic Party continued its activities as an opposition party until the 1950 general election. The Democratic Party, which defended the understanding of freedom and democracy by following a successful policy in the 1950 general election, achieved its goal in the 14 May 1950 general election and ended the 27 year rule of the Republican People’s Party. As a result of the investments and effecyive policies made between 1950 and 1954, the Democratic Party virtually experienced its golden age. The Democratic Party, which carried out an effective election campaign and highlighted its actions, managed to come to power fort he second time in the general election of 2 May 1954. However, after the 1954 general election, the problems faced by the Democratic Party gradually increased, and especially the attitude of the oposition group within the party and the economic situation in the country were clearly reflected in the 1957 general election. Although the Democratic Party managed to retain power as a result of the general election of 27 October 1957 it could not achieve the success in the 1954 general election. The unrest among the people and the attitude towards the Democratic Party within the army were factors that brought about the end of the party. The aim od this study is to examine the change of the “Freedom and Democracy” approach, which was brought to the fore by the Democratic Party which was in power between 1950 and 1960, in the 1950 general election, after the 1954 and 1957 general elections. It also examines the reflection of government opposition relations on general elections and the resulting competition. In the study, archive records of the period, news published in the press and research works on the subject were used.
