Riset 31

Summary

The video discusses Indonesia's constitutional amendments (UUD 1945) from 1999 to 2002, which reshaped the structure of its state institutions. Before the amendments, the MPR (People’s Consultative Assembly) was the highest state institution, while the DPR, President, and BPK had different roles. After the amendments, MPR lost its top status and became on par with other institutions like the DPR, DPD, and President. The video explains the legislative (DPR, DPD, MPR), executive (President), and judicial (MA, MK, KY) branches' roles and functions in making, executing, and overseeing laws in Indonesia.

Takeaways

• 😀 The 1945 Constitution of Indonesia was amended 5 times between 1999 and 2002.
• 😀 Before the amendments, the highest state institution in Indonesia was the MPR (People's Consultative Assembly).
• 😀 After the amendments, the MPR is no longer the highest state institution but is now on par with other high institutions.
• 😀 The MPR consists of members from both the DPR (People's Representative Council) and DPD (Regional Representative Council).
• 😀 The positions and functions of the MPR, DPR, and DPD are defined in Chapters 2, 7, and 7A of the 1945 Constitution.
• 😀 The President holds executive power as outlined in Chapter 3 of the 1945 Constitution.
• 😀 The judicial power in Indonesia is held by the MA (Supreme Court), MK (Constitutional Court), and KY (Judicial Commission), as stated in Chapter 9.
• 😀 The BPK (Financial Audit Agency) is regulated in Chapter 8A of the 1945 Constitution.
• 😀 The MPR, DPR, and DPD hold legislative power in Indonesia, while the President holds executive power.
• 😀 The MA, MK, and KY hold judicial power and oversee the implementation of laws in Indonesia.

Q & A

What was the role of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) before the amendments to the 1945 Constitution?

Before the amendments, the MPR was the highest state institution in Indonesia.

What changes occurred to the status of MPR after the amendments to the 1945 Constitution?

After the amendments, the MPR was no longer the highest state institution but became an institution with equal rank as other high state institutions such as the DPR, DPD, and the President.

How many times has the 1945 Constitution of Indonesia been amended?

The 1945 Constitution of Indonesia has been amended five times between 1999 and 2002.

What are the main institutions mentioned in the 1945 Constitution post-amendment?

The main institutions include the MPR, DPR, DPD, President, MA (Supreme Court), MK (Constitutional Court), KY (Judicial Commission), and BPK (Audit Board of Indonesia).

What is the function of the DPR in the Indonesian government structure?

The DPR (People's Representative Council) is responsible for creating and passing laws in Indonesia.

What role does the President play in the Indonesian government after the amendments?

The President holds executive power and is responsible for the administration and enforcement of laws.

What are the functions of the judicial bodies such as MA, MK, and KY in Indonesia?

The MA (Supreme Court) oversees the judiciary, the MK (Constitutional Court) deals with constitutional matters, and the KY (Judicial Commission) monitors the conduct of judges.

How is the structure of the MPR described in the amended Constitution?

The MPR consists of members from the DPR and the DPD, with its status being equal to other high state institutions.

What is the role of the BPK in the Indonesian government?

The BPK (Audit Board of Indonesia) is responsible for auditing government finances and ensuring accountability in public spending.

How is the separation of powers reflected in the Indonesian Constitution?

The separation of powers is reflected by distinct roles for the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The legislative branch makes laws, the executive branch enforces laws, and the judicial branch oversees the application of laws.