Which judicial body, established by the Third Amendment in 2003, holds the authority to conduct constitutional review of statutory laws against the 1945 Constitution?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Constitutional Court (Mahkamah Konstitusi)
The Constitutional Court (MK) adjudicates the constitutionality of statutes (Undang-Undang) against UUD 1945, resolves state institutional disputes, and decides election disputes.
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