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VOL. 7, ISSUE 2 (2025)
From open to closed list: Strengthening legislative performance through electoral system change
Authors
John Kenedy Azis
Abstract
The structuring of an ideal legislative electoral system in Indonesia
needs to be carried out immediately. One of the key issues to address is the
simplification of political parties in terms of electoral participation.
Although efforts have been made repeatedly, they have yet to produce optimal
results. Legislative elections
are a major pillar of Indonesia's democratic system. However, the dynamics of
its implementation still face various challenges, ranging from the complexity
of the electoral system, the large number of participating political parties,
to the low accountability of elected representatives. This article aims to
analyze the characteristics of an ideal legislative election system for
Indonesia by considering aspects of representation, government effectiveness,
and the quality of legislative institution performance. Through a normative approach
and comparative studies of electoral systems in various democratic countries,
this article recommends the implementation of a closed proportional system with
a rational parliamentary threshold and simplification of political parties as a
strategic step towards a more stable, efficient, and quality electoral system.
Reforming the electoral system is not only important to strengthen political
legitimacy, but also to encourage the realization of a professional legislative
institution that is responsive to the needs of the community.
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Pages:112-116
How to cite this article:
John Kenedy Azis "From open to closed list: Strengthening legislative performance through electoral system change". International Journal of Law, Policy and Social Review, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 112-116
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