Which constitutional amendment, adopted in November 2001, established the legal foundation for the Constitutional Court (Mahkamah Konstitusi) and direct presidential elections?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Third Amendment of 2001
- Step 1: The Third Amendment of 2001 introduced direct presidential elections under Article 6A. Step 2. It also created the Constitutional Court (Article 24C), the Judicial Commission (Article 24B), and the Regional Representative Council (DPD). Answer: Third Amendment of 2001. Why not the others: The Fourth Amendment abolished the Supreme Advisory Council (DPA).
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