The Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan, adopted in 1995, is the fourth Constitution of the Azerbaijani state and reflects its new historical modification. The history of the Constitution building in the Republic of Azerbaijan coincides with the period in which the state was a part of USSR.
The first Constitution of Azerbaijan was adopted on May 19, 1921 at the I Azerbaijanis Soviets Congress. On March 14, 1925, at the Fourth Azerbaijanis Soviets Congress, the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan was adopted in accordance with the new Constitution of the USSR, 1924. On April 21, 1978, the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan, which reflected the reality of the new stage in the country’s history, was adopted. After the independence of Azerbaijan, there was a need for a new constitution. For this purpose a special commission was established under the leadership of President Heydar Aliyev. This new Constitution was adopted in accordance with the will of the people at a referendum on 12 November 1995.
The Constitution of 1995 laid the foundations for state building in the Republic of Azerbaijan. The text of the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan consists of 5 sections, 12 chapters and 158 articles.
November 12 is celebrated as the Constitution Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
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