[2] The preamble of the constitution emphasizes the importance of "freedom, equality and concord" and Kazakhstan's role in the international community.

[1] "We, the people of Kazakhstan, united by a common historic fate, creating a state on the indigenous Kazakh land, considering ourselves a peace-loving and civil society, dedicated to the ideals of freedom, equality and concord, wishing to take a worthy place in the world community, realizing our high responsibility before the present and future generations, proceeding from our sovereign right, accept this Constitution."

Article 1 establishes the state as a secular democracy that values individual "life, rights and freedoms."

It outlines social and "political stability, economic development," patriotism, and democracy as the principles upon which the Government serves.

The government's power is derived from the people and citizens have the right to vote in referendums and free elections.