Explain the Meaning of the First Paragraph of the Opening of the 1945 Constitution that You Must Know

Kapanlagi.com - Constitutional Basis or abbreviated as UUD 1945 is the basic law that serves as the foundation for all legislation in Indonesia. One of the most well-known aspects of UUD 1945 is the preamble. The preamble of UUD 1945 consists of 4 paragraphs, each with its own meaning. And now we will explain the meaning of the first paragraph of the preamble of UUD 1945.

UUD 1945 itself was ratified by the Indonesian Independence Preparatory Committee (PPKI) on August 18, 1945. UUD 1945 plays an important role in granting rights to all citizens from various segments of society. Therefore, it is important for all Indonesian citizens to understand and comprehend the 1945 Constitution, especially the preamble of UUD 1945.

There is a meaning contained in UUD 1945 that must be known, especially in the preamble section. The preamble of UUD 1945 consists of 4 paragraphs with specific meanings. Through the opening of the 1945 Constitution, Indonesian society can find the philosophy, guidelines, national and state foundations, as well as the nation's character.

The opening of this Constitution has an important role because it has its own meaning that has long been aspired by the figures who formulated our nation's Pancasila (Founding Fathers). To explain the meaning of the first paragraph of the opening of the 1945 Constitution, here are the things you can see and understand as quoted from various sources. Let's check it out, KLovers.

1. Opening of the 1945 Constitution

Opening of the 1945 Constitution (credit: Freepik)

Before understanding the meaning of the first paragraph of the opening of the 1945 Constitution, here is the content of the opening of the 1945 Constitution that you can know.

"That true independence is the right of all nations and therefore, colonialism in the world must be abolished because it is not in accordance with humanity and justice."

"And the struggle of the Indonesian independence movement has reached a happy moment by safely leading the Indonesian people to the door of the Indonesian state's independence, which is independent, united, sovereign, just, and prosperous."

"By the grace of Almighty God and driven by noble desires to live as a nation that is free, the Indonesian people hereby declare their independence."

"Then, to establish a government for the Indonesian state that protects all Indonesian people and all Indonesian bloodlines and to advance the general welfare, enlighten the life of the nation, and participate in implementing a world order based on independence, eternal peace, and social justice, the independence of the Indonesian nation is formulated in the Constitution of the Indonesian state, which is formed in a structure of the Indonesian Republic state that is based on the sovereignty of the people, with the foundation of: Belief in One Almighty God, Just and Civilized Humanity, Unity of Indonesia, and democracy guided by the wisdom of deliberation/representation, as well as by realizing social justice for all Indonesian people."

2. Position of the Opening of the 1945 Constitution

Then we must also know the position of the opening of the 1945 Constitution. The opening of the 1945 Constitution is the fundamental principle or rule of the state, and has a fixed and inherent position for the Republic of Indonesia. The position of the opening of the 1945 Constitution according to Aim Abdulkarim in the book Civic Education (2005) is as follows:

- Source of motivation and aspirations for the struggle and determination of the Indonesian nation.

- Source of legal ideals and moral ideals that want to be upheld in the national and international environment.

- Universal and everlasting values in the civilization of nations in the world.

3. Meaning of the Opening of the 1945 Constitution First Paragraph

Meaning of the Opening of the 1945 Constitution First Paragraph (credit: Freepik)

And here is an explanation of the meaning of the first paragraph of the opening of the 1945 Constitution that you can know and learn:

- The determination of the Indonesian nation to defend independence against colonialism in all forms.

- The subjective statement of the Indonesian nation to oppose and eradicate colonialism in the world.

- The objective statement of the Indonesian nation that colonialism is not in line with humanity and justice.

- The Indonesian government supports the independence of every Indonesian nation to stand on its own.

4. Meaning of the Opening of the 1945 Constitution Second Paragraph

Not only knowing the meaning of the first paragraph of the opening of the 1945 Constitution, you must also know the meaning of the second paragraph of the opening of the 1945 Constitution. And here are the meanings of the second paragraph of the opening of the 1945 Constitution:

- The independence achieved by the Indonesian people is the result of the struggle and movement against the colonizers.

- The existence of a momentum that must be utilized to declare independence.

- That independence is not the end of the struggle, but must be filled with the realization of an independent, united, sovereign, just, and prosperous Indonesia.

- Contains the aspirations of the Indonesian state, namely: independence, unity, sovereignty, justice, and prosperity.

5. Meaning of the Opening of the 1945 Constitution Third Paragraph

Meaning of the Third Paragraph of the Opening of the 1945 Constitution (credit: Freepik)

Then there is also the meaning of the third paragraph of the opening of the 1945 Constitution. And here are some meanings of the third paragraph of the opening of the 1945 Constitution:

- The noble spiritual motivation that our independence is a blessing from Almighty God.

- The desired aspiration of the Indonesian people for a sustainable life between material and spiritual life, and life in this world and the hereafter.

- The affirmation of the proclamation statement.

6. Meaning of the Fourth Paragraph of the Opening of the 1945 Constitution

And finally, there is the meaning of the fourth paragraph of the opening of the 1945 Constitution. Here are some meanings of the fourth paragraph of the opening of the 1945 Constitution:

- Contains the function and purpose of the Indonesian state, namely to protect all Indonesian people and all Indonesian blood, advance public welfare, educate the nation, and participate in implementing a world order based on independence, eternal peace, and social justice.

- The independence of the Indonesian nation arranged in the 1945 Constitution

- The system of government of the state, which is based on the sovereignty of the people (democracy)

That is the explanation of the meaning of the first paragraph of the opening of the 1945 Constitution, and the meaning of the second, third, and fourth paragraphs that you can know. Not only that, the explanation above also includes the position of the opening that must be studied.

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