Space-id, November 14, 1945 — Indonesia enters a new chapter in the state system after officially forming its first parliamentary system after the independence proclamation. On November 14, 1945, the Cabinet Spertirir I was established as the first cabinet that worked with the parliamentary government model, marked a significant change in the political structure of the Indonesian Republic.
The formation of this cabinet is marked by President Soekarno's steps to hand over executive power to a prime minister, which is Sutan Sperjirir, who earned the confidence to lead the government everyday. This decision was taken to adjust political dynamics as well as international demands that Indonesia have a more democratic and credible government system in the world.
The Sabaret of the I as well became the first cabinet that was not under direct control of the President, but responsible for Central Indonesian National Committee (KNIP) That was a temporary legislative function. Thus, the government moves towards a pattern that resembles a democracy of parliamentary, where the cabinet can account for its policy to the agency's representative.
Sutan Sperkrir, a young figure of movement known moderately and diplomatic, led the cabinet with a major focus on domestic political stabilization as well as international diplomacy efforts. The main challenge of this cabinet is to maintain national unity in the midst of the threat of Dutch aggression trying to re-colonize, as it builds the legitimacy of Indonesian government in the world through diplomatic pathways.
The formation of Cabinet Saberrir I is recorded as an important milestone that shows Indonesian manhood in building democratic political systems. This parliamentary government model provides a greater amount of space for political participation and surveillance of the government, although on the other hand it also brings potential political turmoil due to the dynamic of support in parliament.
Through these changes, Indonesia shows the ability to adapt and the strong desire to manage a country with more exclusive and modern principles. Sabinet Sperlirir I was then the basis for the development of the next cabinet-cabinet until Indonesia experienced a full democratic time of Parliament during the 1949-1959-1959 period.
Formation of parliamentary government system at November 14, 1945 became one of the main foothold in the early journey of the Indonesian Republic, strengthening the foundations of democracy and the political direction of the nation in difficult times after independence.
