People's Consultative Assembly

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The People's Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia (MPR) is the supreme legislative body in Indonesia's political system. It is composed of the members of a lower body, the House of Representatives (DPR) and an upper body, the Regional Representative Council (DPD). Prior to 2004, and the amendments to the 1945 Constitution, the MPR was the supreme state organ of power in Indonesia. In accordance with Law No. 16/1960, the assembly was formed after the general election in 1971. It was decided at that time that the membership of the Assembly would be twice that of the House. The 920 membership of the MPR continued for the terms of 1977–1982 and 1982–1987. For the terms 1987–1992, 1992–1997, and 1997–1999 the MPR's membership became 1000. One hundred members were appointed representing delegations from groups as addition to the faction delegates of Karya Pembangunan (FKP), Partai Demokrasi Indonesia (FPDI), Persatuan Pembangunan (FPP), and military (Fraksi ABRI, later renamed Fraksi...

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