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Speaker of the Grand National Assembly

Imagine a leader who helps run a big meeting for a whole country! That's kind of like the Speaker!

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FM Mikser met with the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, İsmail Kahraman

FM Mikser met with the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, İsmail Kahraman

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Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Cemil Çiçek addresses Annual Session's opening plenary
OSCE PA President Christine Muttonen with the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Ismail Kahraman, Ankara, 16 August 2016
The OSCE PA Delegation meets with the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Ismail Kahraman, Ankara, 16 August 2016
OSCE PA President Christine Muttonen with the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Ismail Kahraman, Ankara, 16 August 2016
OSCE PA Vice-President George Tsereteli (MP, Georgia) and Ismail Kahraman, Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, 7 June 2017
FM Mikser met with the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, İsmail Kahraman
Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey comes to the Mäjilis (55498) (cropped)
OSCE PA delegation meets with Ismail Kahraman, Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, 7 June 2017
OSCE PA delegation with Ismail Kahraman, Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, 7 June 2017
Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey comes to the Mäjilis (55501) (cropped)
FM Mikser met with the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, İsmail Kahraman

Key Facts

Country
Turkey.
Meeting Place Name
Grand National Assembly of Turkey.
Started
April 23, 1920.
Main Job
To lead important country meetings fairly.

Who's the Boss of the Big Meeting?

The Speaker of the Grand National Assembly is like the captain of a very important team! This team is called the Grand National Assembly, and it's where people from all over Turkey get together to talk about rules and important stuff for their country. The Speaker's job is to make sure everyone gets a turn to talk, that the meetings are fair, and that everything runs smoothly.

They are in charge of the whole group, like a teacher in a classroom, but for grown-ups making big decisions!

When Did This Big Meeting Start?

The Grand National Assembly, where the Speaker works, started a long, long time ago on April 23, 1920. That's even before your grandparents were born! For a while, there was another special room for meetings called the Senate, but the Grand National Assembly has always been the main place.

The Speaker has been there from the very beginning, helping to guide the country's important talks and decisions for many, many years.

Why is the Speaker So Important?

The Speaker is super important because they help make sure everyone's voice can be heard. They don't decide the rules themselves, but they make sure the people who do get to talk and vote fairly. Think of it like a referee in a game – they don't play the game, but they make sure it's played right! Without a Speaker, the big meetings could get messy and nobody would know what's going on.

What Does the Speaker Actually Do?

The Speaker has a special seat at the front of the room where everyone meets. When someone wants to speak, they have to ask the Speaker. The Speaker decides who gets to talk next and makes sure people follow the rules. They also help keep the peace if people start disagreeing too much. It's a big job that requires being fair and good at listening to lots of different people all at once!

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