JDP AND POOR RELIEF: SOCIAL SERVICE OR THE MEANS OFCONSENT PRODUCTION?

In Turkey, there is a center-right party which has achieved to remain in power consistently and gained strength for ten years. Since 2001, when it is established, Justice and Development Party (JDP) has become more powerful after every election and turnout. This success also has brought consent production increased day by day. In this study poor relief, that is believed reason behind the consent production, will be examined. During 1990s, political and economic instability, unsuccessful government coalitions, unsatisfied promises damaged the confidence of people toward politicians irreversibly. All of these developments in the political arena played an important role in winning JDP the general elections of 2002. However, the following wined elections can be explained by examining the politics of JDP. In order to secure its power, JDP has offered service. The poor reliefs served out in the JDP era are the one aspect of this service.