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CHAPTER I
FORM OF STATE AND SOVEREIGNTY

Article 1
  1. Indonesia is a Unitary State in the form of a Republic.
  2. Sovereignty is in the hands of the people and is implemented according to this Constitution.
  3. Indonesia is a law-based state.

CHAPTER II
PEOPLE'S CONSULTATIVE ASSEMBLY

Article 2
  1. The People’s Consultative Assembly consists of the members of The House of Representatives and the members of The Council of Representatives of The Regions elected through general elections, and regulated further by law.
  2. The People’s Consultative Assembly holds a meeting at least once in every five years in the capital of the state.
  3. Any decisions of the People’s Consultative Assembly is made by voting.
Article 3
  1. The People’s Consultative Assembly has the authority to amend and enact the Constitution.
  2. The People’s Consultative Assembly inaugurates the President and/or Vice-President.
  3. The People’s Consultative Assembly may only discharge the President and/or Vice-President during his/her tenure in accordance with the Constitution.