Executive Branch
| Office | Name | Party | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono | DPD | 20 October 2004 |
| Vice-president | Boediono | Non-Party | 20 October 2009 |
The president and vice president are selected by vote of the citizens for five-year terms. Prior to 2004, they were chosen by People's Consultative Assembly. The last election was held 8 July 2009. The president heads the United Indonesia Cabinet (Kabinet Indonesia Bersatu) The President of Indonesia is directly elected for a maximum of two five-year terms, and is the head of state, commander-in-chief of Indonesian armed forces and responsible for domestic governance and policy-making and foreign affairs. The president appoints a cabinet, who do not have to be elected members of the legislature.
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