What are the duties and powers of the MPR? The duties and authorities of the MPR have been stated in the Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia of 1945. Regarding the explanation, see the Task Material, Authority, Function, Right, Obligation, and the Legal Basis of the MPR below.

What is MPR?

People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is the highest institution in Indonesia whose members are determined or elected through general legislative elections in parallel with the direct election of members of the DPR.

In accordance with his legislative position, then in general, the task of the MPR is to guard and supervise the executive branch of the Indonesian state.

The People's Consultative Assembly has its own duties and authorities which have also been stipulated in the Constitution (UUD) Republic of Indonesia art 3 verse 2 / chapter 8 verse 3 year 1945.

Duties and Authority of the MPR

The duties and authorities of the MPR have been stated in the Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia of 1945. So what are the duties and powers of the MPR??

1. The MPR has the authority to amend and enact the Constitution (Article 3 Verse 1)
2. The MPR can only dismiss the president and vice president during their term of office based on the Constitution (Article 3 verse 3)
3. If there is no vice president or there is a vice president vacancy, then in time 60 day, The MPR will hold a session with the aim of electing a vice president from 2 candidate nominated by the President (Article 8 Verse 2)
4. The MPR is in charge of inaugurating the president and vice president (Article 3 Verse)
5. When the President is fired, Stop, left, or unable to carry out their duties and obligations during their term of office, then he will be replaced by the vice president until the end of his term of office (Article 8 Verse 1)
6. When the president & vice president quit, dismissed, left, or unable to perform his duties and obligations during the term of office at the same time, then the implementation of the duties of the presidency will be taken over by the Minister of Home Affairs, The Minister of Foreign Affairs and also by the Minister of Defense jointly. At least 30 the day after that, The People's Consultative Assembly will hold a session to elect a president and vice president from 2 presidential candidate pair (presidential candidate) and vice president (Cawapres) proposed by political parties / coalition of political parties that pair as presidential candidates & the vice presidents received the first and second most votes or votes in the previous presidential and vice presidential elections, until the end of his term. (Article 8 Verse 1).

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MPR function

The composition of the membership of the People's Consultative Assembly consists of members of the DPR & DPD members are directly elected through general elections.  

MPR function before and after the amendment of the Constitution 1945 remains the same. Then what is the function of the MPR?

The function of the MPR is to oversee the running of the government, which is carried out by the holder of executive power, in this case, the President.

There is a monitoring function, then the People's Consultative Assembly is able to prevent abuse of power or violations belonging to the President which have the potential to harm or oppress the people who should be protected.

The MPR holds legislative power, in this case the MPR functions in making and also drafting laws that are adapted to the wishes of the people which are interpreted/interpreted in laws, so that new laws and regulations will emerge which will be able to protect the needs of all Indonesian people in general.

Rights and Obligations of MPR

In addition to having duties and authority, The members of the MPR have rights and obligations which of course must be carried out by each member of the MPR. So what are the rights and obligations of the MPR??

MPR Rights

In carrying out or carrying out the duties and authority, MPR members have the following rights: :

1. Determining attitudes and choices in making a decision
2. Submit proposals or suggestions for changes to the articles in the Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia Year 1945;
3. Choose & selected
4. Defend yourself
5. Immunity rights or the rights of members of the people's representative institutions
6. Protocol
7. Finance & administration

MPR obligations

Apart from rights, MPR members have obligations that must be carried out. The obligations of the MPR are as follows: :

1. Hold firm and practice Value of Pancasila 
2. Implementing the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia 1945 and obey the rules set by law
3. Maintain, maintain national harmony and maintain the integrity of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia
4. Prioritizing the interests of the state over personal interests, group, as well as group
5. Carry out its role properly and sincerely as a representative of the people & regional representative

MPR Legal Basis

The legal basis of the state institution of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is Article 2 The Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia Year 1945 and Article 3 The Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia Year 1945.

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