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What does it mean?
All Turks consider themselves democratic at heart.
In plain terms
Turks identify as democratic.
What can you take from it?
Embrace democratic values.

Where it applies

  • national discourse
  • civic education

Putting it to work

  • promoting voting
  • civic engagement

Questions to consider

  • How does this belief influence policy?
  • Are there gaps between identity and reality?

Another view

Self‑identification may not reflect actual practices.

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