Between the Law and the Constitution

A clarification is needed on when the presidential and vice-presidential candidates will be announced to the public. There seem to be differences between the Constitution and the law.

February 24, 2004

We often hear calls for people to be faithful and obedient to the Constitution. But will the politicians in the House of Representatives (DPR) also obey the Constitution? Let us hope we do not have a situation where laws are made merely for the sake of a specific interest and that the Constitution is ignored.

Let us examine one instance. Article 6A, paragraphs 1 and 2 of the 1945 Constitution read: (1) The president and vice-president are

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