Kazakhstan Holds Parliamentary Election With Seven Approved Parties
Polls opened in Kazakhstan on Sunday for parliamentary elections. Candidates came from seven state-approved parties.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's government expected the vote to strengthen his power. Opposition parties had been banned from taking part.
Klear Note — Parliamentary elections choose lawmakers who help make a country's laws. Banning opposition parties limits which political groups voters can choose.
Key Terms 2
- Kassym-Jomart Tokayev He is the current president of Kazakhstan.
- parliamentary election A vote to choose members of the country's lawmaking body.