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STATE PHILOSOPHY

Pancasila is the philosophic fundamentals of the state. The word “Pancasila” is derived from two Sanskrit words, “panca” which means five, and “sila” which means principle. Pancasila consists of five principles that are interrelated and inseparable, namely:


One :
The belief in one God

Two :
A just and civilized humanism

Three :
Unity of Indonesia

Four :
Democratic citizenship lead by wise guidance born of representative consultation

Five :
Social just for all the people of Indonesia


Indonesia is a democratic country that applies a presidential system and Pancasila is the soul of the Indonesian democracy. Indonesia adopts a democracy that is based on the 5 principles known as the Pancasila Democracy. These state fundamentals were proclaimed by President Soekarno (the first President of Indonesia) on the Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Indonesia on 17 August 1945.