THE BIRTH OF THE REPUBLIC

The Republic of Indonesia first saw
light on August 17, 1945, when its independence was proclaimed just
days after the Japanese surrender to the Allies. Pancasila became
the ideological and philosophical basis of the Republic, and on
August 18, 1945 the Constitution was adopted as the basic law of the
country.

Following the provisions of the
Constitution, the country is headed by a President who is also the
Chief Executive. He is assisted by a Vice-President and a cabinet of
ministers.

The sovereignty of the people rests
with the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR). Hence, the President
is accountable to the MPR. The legislative power is vested in the
House of Representatives (DPR). Other institutions of the state are
the Supreme Court, the Supreme Advisory Council and the Supreme
Audit Board.

Soekarno became the first President
and Chief Executive, and Mohammad Hatta, the first Vice-President of
the Republic. On September 5, 1945 the first cabinet was formed.

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