Under Article 3 of the 1945 Constitution, which of the following is a core constitutional power held exclusively by the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Amending the Constitution and Inaugurating the President/VP
- Step 1: Article 3 provides that the MPR has the authority to amend and enact the Constitution, inaugurate the President and Vice President, and dismiss the President/VP in accordance with constitutional procedures. Step 2. It sits in joint plenary comprising all DPR and DPD members. Answer: Amending the Constitution and Inaugurating the President/VP. Why not the others: Judicial review belongs to MK; State budget approval belongs to DPR.
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