Functions of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia

 By  Akhmad Zamroni

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Function is the role that is performed or played. Functions are linked to goals. Concretely, functions are carried out and carried out in order to achieve certain goals. Thus, NKRI has a number of functions because NKRI also has a purpose. The functions of the Republic of Indonesia are carried out to achieve the goals of the Republic of Indonesia.

As usual for the state, NKRI carries out the functions to achieve the goals of living as a state as proclaimed at the beginning of the formation of the state and stipulated in the constitution. The function of the Republic of Indonesia itself cannot be separated from the general function of the state. We can observe the general functions of the state, and are also likely relevant as the functions of the Republic of Indonesia.

•   Conducting Control

In a country there is the possibility of conflicts between individuals and groups due to differences in interests. On the other hand, the state has goals to be achieved together. The goal of a state will be very difficult or impossible to achieve if the components within the country experience endless conflicts.

To prevent and overcome such conflicts, the state has the function of controlling or acting as a stabilizer. This function is performed to create order and harmony. The realization of order and harmony is very important in the effort to achieve the goal of living as a state.

•   Strive for Welfare

There is almost no country that does not want to live in prosperity. May all countries desire to live prosperously or prosperously. In this regard, the state has a duty to create welfare for all its citizens. The function of working towards the realization of welfare is even considered the most basic and most important function because welfare (happiness) is seen as the main thing that is generally the most aspired to in human life.

•   Make Defense

The existence of the state is not always free from threats from other countries and from its own citizens. Unresolved barriers or attacks, both from outside and from within, can shake and destroy a country. Therefore, the state must carry out a defense function.

The state must be able to design a reliable defense system to ward off and overcome undermines, attacks, and various other forms of negative threats in an effort to defend and maintain its existence. For this purpose, the state must be able to form a strong and professional security apparatus and armed forces unit. In addition, the state is also required to have defense equipment in the form of complete and sophisticated weaponry.

•   Upholding Justice

Within a country, it is common to live a variety of diverse ethnic, religious and social groups –– this is especially true in a pluralistic country like Indonesia. In the diversity and dynamics of people's lives, it is not uncommon for clashes and violations of the law to disrupt security and endanger the integrity of society. Regarding things like this, the state has the function of enforcing justice.

Conflicts and violations of law must be resolved fairly by the state. Through its legal apparatus and judicial institutions, the state is required to be a fair resolution for conflicts and law violations that occur in society. To carry out this function properly, the state must have law enforcement officers who are honest, clean, high integrity, professional and authoritative.

These four functions are the key to the creation of the Republic of Indonesia that is able to achieve the goal of living as a state. If the four functions can be carried out properly, the ideals of the NKRI that are orderly, safe, strong, intact, prosperous and just will be easier to be realized. The function of the state cannot be separated from the objectives to be achieved by the country concerned, this is the case with the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.