Email this article THE CONTRIBUTION OF CONSTITUTIONAL LAW TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE IN INDONESIA
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Constitutional law plays a crucial role in establishing and maintaining a democratic system and governance in Indonesia. As a legal framework that regulates the structure, functions, and relationships between state institutions, constitutional law is the foundation for creating transparent, accountable, and participatory governance. This paper aims to analyze the contribution of constitutional law in strengthening democracy and governance in Indonesia. The methods used are normative juridical, qualitative descriptive analysis, with a legislative approach conducted by examining all laws and regulations related to the legal issues being addressed. The results of the study that influence the political system and governance are: 1) The establishment of a system of checks and balances, 2) Protection of the constitutional rights of citizens, 3) Political stability and law enforcement, and 4) Political intervention that interferes with the independence of state institutions. This paper also highlights the challenges and opportunities in the implementation of constitutional law and provides recommendations to increase its contribution to the development of democracy and good governance.
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.29300/imr.v10i1.9151
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