Civic Education: Pancasila History, Legal Position, and Principles

Vocabulary flashcards covering the history of Pancasila's formulation, key historical figures and dates, legal decrees, core principles, and state functions.

BPUPKI

The Investigating Committee for Preparatory Work for Indonesian Independence, which gave birth to the formulation of Pancasila.

Dr. K.R. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat

The individual who requested the formulation of the State Foundation during the BPUPKI session on May 29, 1945.

Philosophische Grondslag

According to Ir. Sukarno, this term means foundation, philosophy, soul, and mind, representing the State Foundation.

Article 1 TAP MPR RI No. XVIII/MPR/1998

The legal decree stating the position of Pancasila as the State Foundation.

BPUPKI Session Timeframe

The session timeframe from May 29 to June 1, 1945, during which the BPUPKI discussed the State Foundation.

Mohammad Yamin (May 29, 1945)

The speaker who proposed foundational concepts for the state during the BPUPKI session on May 29, 1945.

Soepomo (May 31, 1945)

The speaker who addressed the formulation of the state foundation during the BPUPKI session on May 31, 1945.

Sukarno (June 1, 1945)

The speaker who introduced the five principles under the name Pancasila on June 1, 1945.

Source of All Sources of Law (Sumber Segala Dari Hukum)

The position of Pancasila meaning all laws and regulations in Indonesia must be based on and reflect the values of Pancasila in constitutional law.

Fourth Paragraph of the Preamble of UUD 1945

The explicit location within the 1945 Constitution where Pancasila as the State Foundation of the Republic of Indonesia is summarized.

Kaelan's View on Pancasila

Expert characterization defining Pancasila as the source of all law (Sumber Segala dari hukum), serving as the ultimate spiritual foundation.

TAP MPR No. III of 2000 (Article 1, Paragraph 3)

The decree officially recognizing Pancasila as the source of the nation's basic law.

Second Principle of Pancasila

Just and Civilized Humanity; promotes equal rights, humane treatment, and dignity, requiring state administration to respect human values and refrain from discrimination or human rights violations.

Fourth Principle of Pancasila

Democracy Guided by the Wisdom of Deliberations; prioritizes consensus and decision-making through fair processes and deliberation, which is directly violated when decisions are made without deliberation.

Fifth Principle of Pancasila

Social Justice for All Indonesian Citizens; promotes fairness, equality, balanced welfare, and an absolute commitment to protecting citizen rights without discrimination in state administration.

Functions of Pancasila (PPKI Ratification on August 18, 1945)

The core functions ratified on August 18, 1945, serving as the basis for state establishment, state administration regulation, citizen participation, social interaction, and national law.

Pancasila as State Ideology

The position of Pancasila serving as the philosophical foundation and a set of core values and ideas to achieve national goals.

First Principle Family Implementation

Practicing belief in one and only God at home through behaviors like praying together before and after meals, celebrating religious holidays with extended family, and performing religious worship.

Third Principle of Pancasila

Unity of Indonesia; emphasizes fostering togetherness, unity, and cooperation among diverse groups.