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Differences in the roles and functions of the MPR – DPR in the Indonesian legislative system


Jakarta (ANTARA) – In the Indonesian government system, the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) and the People’s Representative Council (DPR) are two legislative institutions that play an important role in maintaining democracy and state administration.

Both institutions have the same main function, namely carrying out legislative functions in making laws, but their roles and authorities are significantly different.

The MPR currently no longer holds the position as the highest state institution, but has an equal position with other state institutions.

The main function of the MPR is to amend and enact the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia (UUD 1945) and to inaugurate the president and vice president as a result of the general election.

Apart from that, the MPR also has the authority to dismiss the president or vice president if they are proven to have violated the law, based on a decision from the Constitutional Court.

Meanwhile, the DPR functions as a legislative body that has a broader role in the law-making process and oversight of government policies. The DPR discusses and approves draft laws proposed by the President and the government.

Apart from that, the DPR also has a supervisory function over the running of the government through the right of interpellation, the right of inquiry and the right to express opinions.

The DPR has the authority to ask the government for information regarding the policies taken and has the right to submit an investigation into the implementation of these policies. The DPR also plays an important role in approving the state revenue and expenditure budget (APBN).

To better understand the roles of both, the following is a summary of the powers of the MPR and DPR:

DPR’s authority:

1. Legislative function

The DPR has the authority to form and discuss laws with the President as well as draft laws in the political, economic and social fields

2. Budget function

The DPR has the right to discuss and approve the budget proposed by the government through the Draft State Revenue and Expenditure Budget (RAPBN).

3. Supervisory function

The DPR oversees the implementation of laws and government policies, and calls government officials to account.

4. Right of interpellation and inquiry

The DPR can ask the government for information through the right of interpellation, as well as conduct investigations through the right of inquiry.

5. Approve the Perpu

The DPR has the authority to approve or reject Government Regulations in Lieu of Law (Perpu) proposed by the President.

MPR Authority:

1. Amend and establish the Constitution

The MPR has the authority to amend and enact the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia.

2. Inaugurate the President and Vice President

The MPR is tasked with appointing the president and vice president as a result of the election, as well as installing the vice president as president if a vacancy occurs.

3. Decide on the dismissal of the President/Vice President

The MPR can decide to dismiss the president or vice president based on a Constitutional Court decision if it is proven to have violated the law.

4. Elect the President/Vice President

If the president and vice president are unable to continue their duties, the MPR chooses a new partner from the candidates proposed by the political parties.

Also read: Profile of Ahmad Muzani, Chairman of the Indonesian MPR for the 2024-2029 period

Also read: Duties and authorities of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR)

Also read: The Deputy Chair of the MPR asked the government to be proactive in demanding Palestinian independence

Reporter: Allisa Luthfia
Editor: Alviansyah Pasaribu
Copyright © ANTARA 2024



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