Achmad Hafy Akmal Moeslim, Boy Dawud Mochamad Fadillah

Konsekuensi Sistem Proporsional Terbuka terhadap Kesadaran Hukum

Introduction

Konsekuensi sistem proporsional terbuka terhadap kesadaran hukum. Analisis mendalam sistem proporsional terbuka di Indonesia. Mengkaji dampak positif pada transparansi dan negatif seperti politik uang, serta konsekuensinya terhadap kesadaran hukum dan partisipasi publik dalam pemilu.

Abstract

The electoral system is a crucial aspect in supporting the existence of democracy in Indonesia. Currently, Indonesia employs an open proportional system in conducting elections. The researcher utilizes a literature study approach to analyze the open proportional system.  This electoral system has both positive and negative implications for societal phenomena. On the positive side, it promotes greater transparency among legislative candidates, allowing the public to scrutinize the track records of the candidates they choose. However, on the negative side, it leads to issues such as widespread money politics, high political costs, and the emergence of politicians who prioritize popularity over competence and credibility.  Therefore, this journal examines whether the open proportional system is an effective electoral system. The researcher also analyzes its implications for public legal awareness and the participation of society in elections organized by the state.

Review

The submitted abstract provides a timely and pertinent exploration into the implications of Indonesia's open proportional electoral system. The study correctly identifies the electoral framework as fundamental to democratic function, focusing specifically on how the current system operates in the Indonesian context. Utilizing a literature study approach, the research aims to critically assess the effectiveness of this system and, crucially, its broader consequences for public legal awareness and citizen participation in state-organized elections. This focus on "legal awareness" offers a particularly insightful dimension to the standard analysis of electoral systems. The abstract effectively outlines both the perceived advantages and significant drawbacks of the open proportional system. On the positive side, it highlights increased transparency for legislative candidates, fostering public scrutiny and informed choices based on track records. However, the study points to more concerning negative externalities, including the prevalence of money politics, escalating political campaign costs, and the tendency for politicians to prioritize superficial popularity over genuine competence and credibility. These identified issues are critical challenges that undermine the integrity and quality of democratic representation, providing a clear rationale for questioning the system's overall effectiveness. While the abstract provides a clear framework for analyzing the open proportional system, the reliance on a literature study suggests the research primarily synthesizes existing knowledge rather than generating new empirical data. Nevertheless, by systematically reviewing the documented consequences, the journal appears poised to contribute valuable insights into the systemic challenges facing Indonesian democracy. The explicit connection drawn between the electoral system's operational flaws and their potential impact on public legal awareness and electoral participation is particularly commendable, offering a unique perspective that could inform policy discussions and encourage further empirical investigation into these critical areas.

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