Regional Representative Council facts for kids

The Regional Representative Council (often called the DPD) is like one part of Indonesia's national parliament. Think of a parliament as a big group of people who make laws for a country.

The DPD works together with another group called the Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat (DPR). Together, these two groups form Indonesia's main law-making body, which is called the Majelis Permusyawaratan Rakyat (MPR).

What is the DPD?

The DPD is a special part of Indonesia's government. It focuses on issues that are important to different regions or provinces across the country. Its main job is to make sure that the voices and needs of all parts of Indonesia are heard when new laws are being made.

What Does the DPD Do?

The DPD has specific jobs, but its power is a bit limited.

• Suggesting Laws: The DPD can suggest new laws, especially ones that have to do with local governments or regions.
• Giving Advice: It can also give advice to the DPR on different laws.
• Regional Focus: The DPD mostly deals with topics like how local governments are run, how money is shared between the central government and regions, and other regional matters.

How is the DPD Different from the DPR?

While both the DPD and the DPR are part of Indonesia's parliament, they have different roles:

• The DPR is the main law-making body. It can create, change, and approve almost any law.
• The DPD focuses more on regional issues and can only suggest or advise on laws, not fully approve them on its own.

Why Was the DPD Created?

The DPD was created to make sure that all parts of Indonesia have a say in the government. Indonesia is a very large country with many different islands and cultures. Having the DPD helps ensure that laws consider the unique needs of each region. It was formed as part of changes to Indonesia's constitution.