Under Law No. 23/2014 on Regional Government, into what two major classifications are concurrent government affairs divided between the central and regional authorities?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Mandatory Affairs and Discretionary Affairs
- Step 1: Law 23/2014 categorizes concurrent affairs (urusan pemerintahan konkuren) into mandatory affairs (urusan wajib) and discretionary affairs (urusan pilihan). Step 2. Mandatory affairs include basic services such as education, healthcare, public works, and social affairs. Answer: Mandatory Affairs and Discretionary Affairs. Why not the others: Absolute affairs (urusan absolut) belong entirely to the central government.
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