Which constitutional amendment, adopted in October 1999, initiated the post-Reformasi reform by strictly limiting the President and Vice President to a maximum of two five-year terms?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. First Amendment of 1999
- Step 1: The First Amendment was ratified by the MPR on 19 October 1999. Step 2. It reformed Article 7 to establish that the President and Vice President hold office for five years and may only be re-elected for one subsequent term. Answer: First Amendment of 1999. Why not the others: The Second Amendment focused on regional autonomy, human rights, and legislature.
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