Under Article 22, Paragraph 1 of the 1945 Constitution, what emergency legislative instrument can the President issue in situations of compelling urgency?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Government Regulation in Lieu of Law (Perppu)
- Step 1: Article 22(1) authorizes the President to issue Peraturan Pemerintah Pengganti Undang-Undang (Perppu) in matters of compelling urgency (kegentingan yang memaksa). Step 2. Under Paragraph 2, the Perppu must be submitted to the DPR in its subsequent session for either enactment into law or revocation. Answer: Government Regulation in Lieu of Law (Perppu). Why not the others: Martial orders fall under Article 12 state of emergency powers.
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