The Constitution That Once Applicabled In Indonesia, Turns Out Not Only The 1945 Constitution

YOGYAKARTA - The current constitution in Indonesia is the 1945 Constitution. But previously, the constitution in Indonesia had been changed several times according to existing social and political conditions. This change also shows the development of the constitution in this country.

So what are the constitutions that have ever taken effect in Indonesia? The following will discuss several types of constitution that have regulated the running of government in Indonesia, but previously it will be discussed what is the constitution.

According to Soehino, quoted from the book Introductory to Constitutional Law (2020), the Constitution is a document that contains legal rules and legal provisions that are subject to or basics of its nature, both writing and unwritten, which illustrate the state administration system of a country.

Meanwhile, CF Strong, quoted from the book Constitutional Law (2020), said the constitution was a collection of principles that held government power and rights from the government and relations between the government and those ruled, concerning human rights.

Based on the two opinions of the experts above, it can be concluded that the constitution is a set of rules or basic laws governing the running of a country's government. These rules concern the rights of the government and the people who are ruled in state life.

Jimly Asshiddiqie in the introduction of constitutional law (2006) reminded that the constitution was not made by the government, but made by the people to regulate the government. In this case, the people are represented by members of the DPR.

Constitution That Once Applicable In Indonesia

On his way as a country, Indonesia has changed the constitution several times. It is noted that there are three types of constitution that have been in effect in Indonesia, along with the explanation.

The 1945 Constitution is Indonesia's first constitution in effect from August 18, 1945 to December 27, 1949. The manuscript was prepared and passed by the Investigating Agency for the Preparation of Indonesian Reoublic Independence (BPUPKI).

This constitution places Pancasila as the basis for regulating the life of a sovereign, just and prosperous state.

After the 1945 Constitution, the Indonesian constitution then changed to the RIS (Republic Indonesia Union) constitution which took effect from August 17, 1950 - July 5, 1959.

This constitutional change follows changes in the form of an Indonesian state from a unitary state to a union country. In this case, the state adheres to a parliamentary system with the head of government, namely the prime minister.

The Temporary Constitution replaces the RIS constitution starting August 17, 1950, as Indonesia returns to the form of a unitary state. However, as the name implies, the Temporary Constitution as a constitution until the establishment of a permanent Constitution.

On July 5, 1949, the 1945 Constitution was again the constitution of the Indonesian state. This is in accordance with the Decree of the President of 1949 which re-declared the enactment of the 1945 Constitution.

Until now, the 1945 Constitution still applies as the constitution of the Indonesian unitary state. On its way, the 1945 Constitution was recorded to have undergone four amendments, namely in 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002.

This is the explanation of the types of constitution that have occurred in Indonesia. Follow other interesting articles on VOI and so that you miss the updated news, don't forget to follow and monitor our social media accounts.