Presidential Decree and Guided Democracy

The video discusses the 1959 Presidential Decree by President Soekarno, which reinstated the 1945 Constitution in Indonesia due to the failure of the Constituent Assembly to draft a new constitution. The decree marked the end of parliamentary democracy and the beginning of guided democracy. It was supported by the military and the public, leading to the establishment of new governmental bodies. The video also covers the political instability and ideological divisions that led to the decree.

What was the main reason for President Soekarno issuing the Presidential Decree on July 5, 1959?

• To celebrate Indonesia's independence

• To strengthen ties with neighboring countries

• To introduce a new economic policy

• Due to the failure of the Constituent Assembly to establish a new constitution

What was one of the main challenges faced by the Constituent Assembly?

• Lack of funding

• Ideological divisions among parties

• Natural disasters

• Foreign intervention

What was a key component of the Presidential Decree issued by President Soekarno?

• The establishment of a new economic zone

• The dissolution of the Constituent Assembly

• The creation of a new national anthem

• The introduction of a new currency

Which constitution was reinstated as a result of the Presidential Decree?

• The 1950 Provisional Constitution

• The 1955 Constitution

• The 1960 Constitution

• The 1945 Constitution

Who supported the Presidential Decree by issuing orders to secure it?

• The Prime Minister of Malaysia

• Colonel AH Nasution, Chief of Staff of the Army

• The United Nations

• The President of the United States

What type of democracy began with the issuance of the Presidential Decree?

• Representative democracy

• Liberal democracy

• Guided democracy

• Direct democracy

What was the purpose of President Soekarno's speech on August 17, 1959?

• To announce a new economic policy

• To declare war

• To discuss the rediscovery of the Indonesian revolution

• To introduce a new education system

What was established as a result of the Presidential Decree to replace the Constituent Assembly?

• A new economic council

• Temporary legislative bodies like MPRS and DPAS

• A new military division

• A cultural committee

Which body was recognized as the holder of sovereignty in the guided democracy system?

• The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR)

• The Supreme Court

• The National Police

• The President

What was the impact of the Presidential Decree on Indonesia's political system?

• It led to the establishment of a monarchy

• It marked the end of the parliamentary system

• It introduced a new currency

• It resulted in the annexation of new territories