How to Read the Constitution
It's better to read the Constitution in blocks rather than sequentially: first rights and freedoms, then the power structure and amendment procedure.
It's easier to approach the Constitution not as a "novel from first to last page" but as a set of interconnected blocks.
A practical reading order might be:
- The section on human rights and freedoms – to understand what exactly is protected.
- The section on the structure of power – who is responsible for what.
- The section on local self-government and citizen participation.
- The section on the procedure for amending the Constitution.
Tips for First-Time Readers
- Don't be intimidated by official terminology – most terms are straightforward: "legislative = law-making," "executive = implementing."
- Read with highlights – mark articles that matter to you.
- Compare – the "before/after" table shows what's changing.
Where to Read
- constitution.my – current text and a structured comparison
- constitution.my – Constitution text and the verified Russian text of the 1995 Constitution
- election.gov.kz – Central Election Commission website
- "Egemen Qazaqstan" newspaper – published text
Key facts
- Read in blocks – not everything at once
- Comparison table – the best tool to see changes
- Official referendum results – election.gov.kz
Check this material Provisions and primary sources
Constitutional provisions
Article 5· Article 12· Article 42· Article 52· Article 87· Article 92
Primary sources
Open sources the editorial team used to verify this explainer. Checked 18 August 2026.
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