IBPP Research Associates: Azerbaijan

Abstract

The article involves fragments of the English language version of the constitution of the Azerbaijan Republic- -in force since November 27, 1995. The full version of the document is currently available at http://www.president.az/azerbaijan/constitution. The following articles from the Azerbaijani constitution are listed, complete with text from the document: Article 72. Principal Obligations of Citizens. Article 73. Taxes and other State Duties. Article 74. Loyalty to Homeland. Article 75. Respect For State Symbols. Article 76. Defense of Homeland. Article 77. Protection of Historical and Cultural Monuments. Article 78. Environmental Protection. Article 79. Prohibition to Execute Responsibilities Contradicting The Law. Article 80. Answerability. IBPP then provides commentary, including reflections on Confucianism's relevance to modern constitutions.