Which article of the 1945 Constitution declares Bahasa Indonesia as the official national language of the Republic of Indonesia?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Article 36
- Step 1: Article 36 simply states: 'The State Language shall be Bahasa Indonesia' (Bahasa Negara ialah Bahasa Indonesia). Step 2. This constitutional status guarantees its use as the language of official governance, legal documentation, and state education. Answer: Article 36. Why not the others: Article 35 defines the flag.
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