Law Enforcement on Money Politics in The Implementation of General Elections for Members of The Regional People's Representative Council in North Padang Lawas Regency

Nur Amina Harahap, Siti Rodiyah

Abstract


Abstract. This study aims to determine the factors that encourage the practice of money politics in the DPRD General Election in North Padang Lawas, to determine the impact of money politics on the democratic process and governance, to determine the enforcement of money politics law in the DPRD General Election in Padang Lawas Regency. This study uses a sociological legal approach. Based on the study, it was concluded that the practice of money politics in the DPRD General Election in North Padang Lawas was influenced by various factors, including the socio-economic conditions of the community, weak law enforcement, and a political culture that was tolerant of the practice. The impact of money politics in North Padang Lawas Regency includes declining election integrity, increasing corruption, and loss of public trust in political institutions. Law enforcement against money politics in the DPRD General Election in Padang Lawas Regency involves various efforts to crack down on corrupt practices in elections.


Keywords


Keywords: DPRD; Elections; Law Enforcement; Money Politics.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.30659/rlj.4.1.194-209

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