Joko Widodo

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Joko Widodo born?June 21, 1961
2. Where was Joko Widodo born?Surakarta, Indonesia
3. What is the presidency?Seventh President of Indonesia (2014-2024)
4. What is the political affiliation?Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) until December 2024
5. What is Joko Widodo known for?Joko Widodo, also called Jokowi, is Indonesia’s president who started his life as a carpenter and later built many roads, airports, and other big projects for the country.
6. How did Joko Widodo become president?He first became mayor of Surakarta in 2005, then governor of Jakarta in 2012, and was elected president of Indonesia in 2014.

Political Elite: A small group of people who hold a disproportionate amount of power and influence in a country's politics.
Democratic Backsliding: The process where a country's democratic institutions and practices weaken or decline over time.
Political Dynasticism: The tendency for political power and offices to be passed down within families.