Legislative Formation and Democratic Governance in Indonesia: Assessing Public Participation in Law-Making Processes

Authors

Nabilla Marsyanda Universitas Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran", Surabaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54518/ldi.3.2.2025.1348

Keywords:

Legislative Formation, Democratic Governance, Public Participation, Law-Making Process, Indonesia, Constitutional Law

Abstract

Public participation is an essential component of democratic governance because it strengthens legislative legitimacy, transparency, and accountability. This study examines legislative formation and democratic governance in Indonesia through a qualitative Systematic Literature Review (SLR) based on the 1945 Constitution, Law No. 12 of 2011, Law No. 13 of 2022, and Constitutional Court Decision No. 91/PUU-XVIII/2020. Using the PRISMA 2020 framework, relevant literature published between 2019 and 2024 was systematically reviewed. The findings indicate that meaningful public participation improves legislative legitimacy, promotes transparency, and enhances accountability in the law-making process. However, challenges related to implementation, procedural legitimacy, and public accessibility remain significant. The study concludes that strengthening meaningful participation is essential for promoting democratic governance and improving legislative quality in Indonesia.

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Published

2025-12-30

How to Cite

Marsyanda, N. (2025). Legislative Formation and Democratic Governance in Indonesia: Assessing Public Participation in Law-Making Processes. Law and Democracy Insight, 3(2), 134–154. https://doi.org/10.54518/ldi.3.2.2025.1348