The Constitution, in its current form (1 January 2008), consists of 4 Parts, 20 chapters containing 83 articles and no schedule.[5]
Article 1 states that Laws of the Constitution of Perlis is read subject to the Federal Constitution.
Part I contains four articles; article 2 to 4A that pertains to the interpretation of the terminologies used in the constitution, interpretation of the constitution by the High Court, amendment and reprint of the constitution.
Part II contains two articles; article 5 and 6 that pertains to the religion of the state and Raja's role as the Head of Religion. It also provides that everyone has the freedom to practice his own religion.
Part III Preliminary consists of three articles; article 7 to 9 that pertains to the interpretation of terminologies related to the heir of thrones and that the throne and sovereignty shall descend lineally from Raja Syed Putra. If none of the descendant of Raja Syed Putra is alive to inherit the throne, then the throne shall be pass on to the descendants of Almarhum Tuan Syed Safi, Tuan Syed Ahmad or Tuan Syed Hussein in this order.
This chapter contains nine articles; article 10 to 18. It addresses the functions of Council of Succession (Majlis Mesyuarat Mengangkat Raja), the appointment of its members, and rules regarding the council's proceedings.
The chapter contains ten articles; article 19 to 27. It pertains to the Raja of Perlis, including the qualifications of becoming the Raja, powers of the regency, the process of appointing a regent and his representative in the Conference of Rulers and rules regarding the abdication of Raja.
Chapter 3 contains only one article; article 28 that pertains to the appointment of Raja Perempuan as the Raja's consort.
Chapter 4 contains three articles; article 29 to 31. This chapter pertains to the Heirs of the Raja including Heir Apparent of Perlis or Raja Muda, including the styles and titles that he may use and his role in state affairs.
Chapter 5 contains four articles; article 32 to 35. This chapter pertains to the Raja's role as the fountain of honours and dignity. It addresses the Raja's powers in giving honours, the power to degrade any rank or title he had conferred, the power to appoint court and palace officers for ceremonial duties as well as prerogative powers.
This chapter contains nine articles; article 36 to 43A. It pertains to executive authority power of the Raja, the process of appointment of Menteri Besar of Perlis, State Secretary, Legal Advisor, Financial Officer, and the members of Perlis State Executive Council and rules regarding the proceedings of the council.
This chapter contains only one article; article 44 which addresses the power of Raja to give pardon, reprieve or respite to convicted criminals that carries out crime in the state.
This chapter contains only one article; article 45 which addresses the capacity of the state to acquire, hold or dispose of property of any kind, and to sue or be sued.
This chapter contains twenty articles; article 46 to 65. It pertains to the Perlis State Legislative Assembly, its memberships, summoning, prorogation and dissolution, Speaker election, roles, and proceedings.
This chapter contains six articles; article 66 to 71. It addresses financial issues and the budget.
This chapter contains only one article; article 72, which pertains to the special position of the Malays and the Raja's role of safeguarding it.
This chapter contains only one article; article 73, which provides that there shall be impartial treatment towards any state employees regardless of their races.
This chapter contains three articles; article 74 to 76. Article 74 describes the state seal use by the state ruler. Article 75 describes the state's emblems and flags. Article 76 describes the state precedence list subject to the Federal Constitution.
This chapter contains only one article; article 77, which states the effective date of the state constitution as the date of dissolution of the last council of State.
This chapter contains only one article; article 78 which states that constitution shall not affect the prerogatives, powers and jurisdiction of the ruler.
This chapter contains two articles; article 79 and 80, which respectively describes the temporary provision as to composition of the State Executive Council and the revocation of the Laws of the Constitution of Perlis formerly in force.
