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What state or province is Jakarta in?
Jakarta was officially a city within West Java until 1960, when its official status was changed to a province with special capital region distinction. As a province, its government consists of five administrative cities and one administrative regency….
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Is Indonesia unitary or federal?
Federal Polity vs. Unitary Polity. Since Indonesia obtained its independence, as stated in 1945 Indonesian Constitution, Indonesia is a unitary state. It means that all regions in Indonesia are controlled by the central government in the capital city.
What is Indonesia’s old name?
Indonesia was formerly known as the Dutch East Indies (or Netherlands East Indies).
What is the legislative branch in Indonesia?
Legislative branch. The MPR is the legislative branch in Indonesia’s political system. Following elections in 2004, it became a bicameral parliament, with the creation of the DPD as its second chamber in an effort to increase regional representation. The DPD is the upper house of the MPR, while DPR is the lower house,…
What type of political system does Indonesia have?
Politics of Indonesia. The politics of Indonesia take place in the framework of a presidential representative democratic republic whereby the President of Indonesia is both head of state and head of government and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
When did democracy start and end in Indonesia?
An era of Liberal Democracy (Indonesian: Demokrasi Liberal) in Indonesia began on August 17, 1950 following the dissolution of the federal United States of Indonesia less than a year after its formation, and ended with the imposition of martial law and President Sukarno’s 1959 Decree regarding the introduction of Guided Democracy (Indonesian:
How many members are in the Indonesian parliament?
The DPR, which is the premier legislative institution, originally included 462 members elected through a mixed proportional/district representational system and thirty-eight appointed members of the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) and police (POLRI). TNI/POLRI representation in the DPR and MPR ended in 2004.