Protection of Citizens' Constitutional Rights in the Implementation of General Elections
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https://doi.org/10.38035/jlph.v6i5.3533Keywords:
Constitutional Rights, Constitutional Law, General Election, Democracy, Political ParticipationAbstract
General elections constitute one of the primarymanifestations of popular sovereignty in a democraticconstitutional state. In Indonesia, the implementation ofelections is not merely a political mechanism for transferringpower but also a constitutional instrument to guaranteecitizens' political rights. Nevertheless, various issuesfrequently arise in electoral implementation, includinginaccuracies in voter registration, electoral violations, moneypolitics, misuse of authority, and limited access for vulnerablegroups. These conditions raise concerns regarding the extentto which constitutional rights are effectively protected duringelectoral processes. This study aims to analyze the protectionof citizens' constitutional rights in general elections from theperspective of constitutional law. The research employs a normative juridical method using statutory, conceptual, andcase approaches. The findings reveal that constitutionalprotection of political rights has been firmly guaranteed underthe 1945 Constitution and several electoral regulations. However, practical implementation still faces obstacles thatmay hinder the realization of constitutional guarantees. Therefore, strengthening democratic institutions, improvingelectoral administration, enhancing legal enforcement, andincreasing public participation are essential to ensure theprotection of constitutional rights within democraticgovernance. The study concludes that the realization ofconstitutional rights in elections depends not only on legal norms but also on the commitment of state institutions andsociety to uphold democratic principles.
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