As amended by the First Amendment of 1999,
the Second Amendment of 2000,
the Third Amendment of 2001 and
the Fourth Amendment of 2002
Unofficial translation
THE PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION
Whereas independence is the inalienable right of all nations, therefore, all colonialism must be abolished in this world as it is not in conformity with humanity and justice; And the moment of rejoicing has arrived in the struggle of the Indonesian independence movement to guide the people safely and well to the gate of the independence of the state of Indonesia which shall be independent, united, sovereign, just and prosperous; By the grace of God Almighty and motivated by the noble desire to live a free national life, the people of Indonesia hereby declare their independence.
Subsequent thereto, to form a government of the state of Indonesia which shall protect all the people of Indonesia and all the independence and the land that has been struggled for, and to improve public welfare, to educate the life of the people and to participate toward the establishment of a world order based on freedom, perpetual peace and social justice, therefore the independence of Indonesia shall be formulated into a constitution of the Republic of Indonesia which shall be built into a sovereign state based on a belief in the One and Only God, just and civilised humanity, the unity of Indonesia, and democratic life led by wisdom of thoughts in deliberation amongst representatives of the people, and achieving social justice for all the people of Indonesia.
ARTICLES
Chapter I
Form of the State and Sovereignty
Article 1
(1) The State of Indonesia shall be a unitary state in the form of a republic.
(2) Sovereignty is in the hands of the people and is implemented according to this Constitution.
(3) The State of Indonesia shall be a state based on the rule of law. Chapter II
The People's Consultative Assembly (Majelis Permusyawaratan Rakyat or MPR)
Article 2
(1) The MPR shall consist of the members of the DPR and the members of the DPD who have
been elected through general elections, and shall be regulated further by law.
(2) The MPR shall convene in a session at least once in every five years in the capital of the
state.
(3) All decisions of the MPR shall be taken by a majority vote.
Article 3
(1) The MPR has the authority to amend and enact the Constitution.
(2) The MPR shall inaugurate the President and/or Vice President.
(3) The MPR may only dismiss the President and/or Vice-President during his/her term of office in
accordance with the Constitution.
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