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The People's Consultative Assembly ('''Majelis Permusyawaratan Rakyat (MPR)''') is the highest state institution in Indonesia . As set by the 1945 Constitution, MPR was only formed, in accordance with Law No.16/1960, after the first general election of 1971. It was ruled, at the time, that MPR membership was twice the number of Representative House's membership. The 920 membership of MPR continued for the periods of 1977-1982 and 1982-1987. For the periods 1987-1992, 1992-1997, and 1997-1999 the MPR's membership became 1000. One hundred members were appointed representing delegations fromgroups as addition to the faction delegates of Karya Pembangunan (FKP), Partai Demokrasi Indonesia (FPDI), and Persatuan Pembangunan (FPP). For the period of the 1999-2004 the membership of MPR was only 700, likewise for 2004-2009 period. A book titled ''Makna Sebuah Kehidupan'' explains that geneacology of the MPR was not away from the high ideals of the Indonesia Nation in its stand for its life and motherland. At the instant of the proclaimed Indonesian Independence on August 17, 1945, the orderly setting of national life and state organization was commenced. On August 18, 1945, the Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence (PPKI - Panitia Perseiapan Kemerdekaan Indonesia) decided on the 1945 Constitution which also provided the decisions for the transition period consisting of four clauses. The Clause IV of the Transition Rule stated, that prior to the establishment of MPR, the People's Representative Council (DPR), and Supreme Advisory Council (DPA) as set by the Constitution, all the raltive powers would be held by the President with the assistance of a National Committee. On August 29, 1945, the Central National Committee of Indonesia (KNIP) was set up whose membership comprised of leaders of communities from the various groups and regions. The issuance of Maklumat Wakil Presiden No. X (Vice President Decree No x) on October 16, 1945, basic changes occurred on the political position, function and authority of the KNIP. Whereas initially it has the assiting function to the President, it was to bear the legislative powers including the outlining of GBHN (Garis-garis Besar Haluan Negara - The Broadline Polivies of the State). KNIP, then, became the embryo of the MPR Body. SEE ALSO |