Alfredo Sitompul

Persepsi Mahasiswa tentang Keputusan Mahkamah Konstitusi Mengenai Syarat Calon Presiden dan Wakil Presiden

Introduction

Persepsi mahasiswa tentang keputusan mahkamah konstitusi mengenai syarat calon presiden dan wakil presiden. Teliti persepsi mahasiswa tentang putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi No. 90/PUU-XXI/2023 mengenai syarat usia capres-cawapres dan dampaknya pada dinamika politik Indonesia.

Abstract

Of the phenomenon associated with the constitutional court's decision on the age of candidates for presidents and vice presidents is considered unconstitutional because it is actually established by the 2017 no. 7 law of 2017 that the eligibility of presidential candidates and vice presidents is at least 40 years old. The study aims to explore and analyze deeply how students view or understand this constitutional court decision and what it does to the political and democratic dynamics in Indonesia. The method used in research is a descriptive qualitative with a data-collecting technique an in-depth interview of a semi structure. The theory used is social perception according to jalaludin rakhmat in order to find out how the student's perception in response to a constitutional court ruling on the terms of candidates for President and vice President at the verdict number 90/puu-xxi/2023. As for the findings of this study, that is, positive and negative perceptions and positive and negative effects.

Review

This study tackles a highly relevant and critical issue in contemporary Indonesian politics: the Constitutional Court's controversial decision regarding the age requirements for presidential and vice-presidential candidates. Focusing on student perceptions offers a valuable perspective, as youth engagement and understanding of such rulings are crucial for democratic health and political discourse. The chosen methodology of descriptive qualitative research, employing semi-structured in-depth interviews, is well-suited for exploring the nuanced views and understandings of participants. Furthermore, the application of Jalaludin Rakhmat's social perception theory provides a relevant theoretical framework for analyzing the collected data, aiming to understand how students interpret and respond to this significant legal development. However, several areas require substantial improvement to enhance the study's academic rigor and clarity. Firstly, the English in the abstract needs significant linguistic refinement; phrases like "Of the phenomenon associated with..." and "what it does to the political..." hinder comprehension and precision. Secondly, crucial methodological details are conspicuously absent. The abstract does not specify the number of students interviewed, their academic background, institution, or the sampling strategy employed, which are essential for assessing the study's robustness and the transferability of its findings in qualitative research. Lastly, while the aims are clear, the findings are presented in an overly generic manner ("positive and negative perceptions and positive and negative effects"), lacking the specificity needed to convey the unique contributions or the depth of insights gained from qualitative data. Despite these shortcomings, this study holds significant potential due to its timely relevance and the critical role of student perspectives in political discourse. To maximize its impact and academic contribution, substantial revisions are strongly recommended. These include a thorough linguistic review of the abstract and, presumably, the full manuscript to ensure clarity and precision. Moreover, the methodology section must be expanded to provide comprehensive details on participant selection, sample size, and data analysis. The presentation of findings should move beyond broad categories to offer more concrete examples and thematic insights, demonstrating how the social perception theory was applied in the analysis. Addressing these points will significantly strengthen the paper, transforming it into a more robust and insightful contribution to the literature on Indonesian political sociology and constitutional law.

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