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unusual facts about Guided Democracy



Constitutional Assembly of Indonesia

However, the following day, the cabinet decided to implement Sukarno's concept of Guided Democracy under the 1945 Constitution.

Sekarmadji Maridjan Kartosuwirjo

Declaration of martial law in 1957 and establishment of Guided Democracy by Sukarno in 1959 proved to be a turning point for Darul Islam's fortunes.


see also

Liberal democracy period in Indonesia

1959, 5 July: With armed forces support, Sukarno issues a decree dissolving the Constituent Assembly and reintroducing the Constitution of 1945 with strong presidential powers, and assumes the additional role of Prime Minister, which completes the structure of 'Guided Democracy'.