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Government System in Kazakhstan

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Overview of Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is a unitary republic with a presidential system.

Overview of Kazakhstan
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Executive Branch

  • President is head of state, elected for 7-year terms.
  • Current president: Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (since 2019).
  • Government led by Prime Minister (head of government).
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Legislative Branch

  • Bicameral Parliament: Senate (upper) and Mazhilis (lower).
  • Senate has 49 members, Mazhilis has 98 elected members.
  • Elections use mixed system (party lists and districts).
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Judicial System

  • Independent judiciary with Supreme Court at apex.
  • Constitutional Council interprets the constitution.
  • Legal system mixes civil law and Soviet legacy.
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Key Political Features

  • Dominant party system (Nur Otan party).
  • Transitioning from strong presidency to balanced powers.
  • Member of Eurasian Economic Union and UN.
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