Further research activities on this portal have been suspended due to
shifting priorities within HPCR. Since the current database contains
valuable information for practitioners, HPCR intends to keep this portal
available in its current state.
The House of People’s Representatives (DPR) has 500 seats, 462 of are elected by popular vote, while 38 are representatives appointed by the military. Members of the House serve five-year terms. The next election is scheduled for June 2004. The People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) meets every five years to elect the president and vice-president and approve the general outlines of the national policy. The Assembly includes the DPR as well as 200 indirectly selected members.
