Measuring the influence of dynastic politics in the MK Decision Number 90/PPU-XXI/2023 on democracy
Abstract:
Purpose: This research reviews the meaning of the influence of dynastic politics after the issuance of the Constitutional Court's decision Number 90/PUU-XXI/2023 on the upcoming 2024 elections because it is related to the application of democracy in Indonesia.
Method: This research was conducted using descriptive research methods using a qualitative approach.
Results: The results of this study indicate that there is an inequality in the distribution of political power ahead of the 2024 elections especially the presidential and vice presidential elections after the Constitutional Court granted the case lawsuit with number 90/PUU- XXI/2023 related to the minimum age of the presidential and vice presidential candidates in Law Number 7 of 2017 about elections. This decision was suspected of the results of the dynastic political games from the parties involved so that they could reflect imperfections in the representation of democracy in politics. With the existence of a political dynasty, the pillar of democracy is in a big threat. Dynastic politics resulted in social mobilisation, because power was only associated with certain groups of people.
Limitations: This study uses fairly short time-series data, so that the addition of a longer time-series will of course give better results.
Contributions: Improvements in democracy in Indonesia should also strengthen democratic norms that apply in society. The 2024 election, it is expected to be carried out by people who use their democratic rights well in choosing the head of state for the achievement of the ideals of the state and democracy.