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House Of Representatives (Indonesia, 1956–1959)
The 1956–1959 term of the House of Representatives of Indonesia was the first elected House of Representatives (Indonesia), House of Representatives in Indonesia. The council consisted of 257 elected members and 15 appointed members. Election and inauguration Elections for the elected members of the 1956–1959 term of the House of Representatives were held on 29 September 1955. The election results were announced on 1 March 1956, with 27 electoral contestants gaining a total of 257 seats, with the Indonesian National Party obtaining 57 seats, while 12 smaller contestants only obtained one seat each. Most of the elected members of the 1956–1959 term of the House of Representatives were inaugurated on 24 March 1956, with the exception of: * Njak Diwan, Nur El Ibrahimy, Rahmah El Junusiah, I Made Sugitha (27 March 1956), * Mohammad Hanafiah, Njono (31 March 1956), * Saleh Umar (3 April 1956), * Imron Rosjadi (11 April 1956), * Mohammad Isnaeni (13 April 1956), * Soemardi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Of Representatives (Indonesia)
The People's Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia ( id, Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Republik Indonesia, DPR-RI), also known as the House of Representatives, is one of two elected chambers of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), the national legislature of Indonesia. It is considered the lower house, while the Regional Representative Council (DPD) serve as the upper house; while the Indonesian constitution does not explicitly mention the divide, the DPR enjoys more power, privilege, and prestige compared to the DPD. Members of the DPR are elected through a general election every five years. Currently, there are 575 members; an increase compared to 560 prior to the 2019 elections. The DPR has been the subject of frequent public criticism due to perceived high levels of fraud and corruption. History ''Volksraad'' In 1915, members of the Indonesian nationalist organisation Budi Utomo and others toured the Netherlands to argue for the establishment of a legisla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
