Fendi Setyawan
Universitas Jember, Jawa Timur

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Rekonstruksi Desain Pemilu Indonesia Pasca Putusan Mahkamah Konstitusi Nomor 135/PUU-XXII/2024 I Gede Druvananda Abhiseka; I Gusti Agung Dian Hendrawan; M.Arief Amrullah; Fendi Setyawan
Jurnal Interpretasi Hukum Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Interpretasi Hukum
Publisher : Fakultas Hukum, Universitas Warmadewa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22225/juinhum.7.1.2026.1-10

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The Constitutional Court Decision No. 135/PUU-XXII/2024 marks a significant shift in Indonesia’s constitutional design, particularly regarding the regulation of simultaneous elections. The Court separated national and local elections with a two-year interval, serving as a constitutional correction for the legislature’s failure to implement Decision No. 55/PUU-XVII/2019. Although the Court lacks legislative authority, this action reflects the theory of judicial activism, which permits courts to undertake constitutional correction when political institutions neglect their constitutional duties. From the perspective of democratic theory, this ruling strengthens the principles of substantive democracy over mere procedural democracy, emphasizing voter rationality and deliberative participation. Normatively, this study employs a constitutional interpretation and judicial behavior analysis approach to assess the Court’s reasoning and legitimacy. The findings indicate that the decision does not constitute an ultra vires act but rather a constitutional measure to preserve substantive democracy and the functionality of Indonesia’s presidential system. Consequently, the legislature must redesign the electoral simultaneity framework to ensure democratic efficiency, governance continuity, and systemic balance between presidential and parliamentary dynamics.
Epistemologi Konstitusi Sebagai Fondasi Ilmiah Penyelenggaraan Negara di Indonesia Putu Wahyu Widiartana; Ni Putu Ega Maha Wiryanthi; M. Arief Amrullah; Fendi Setyawan
Jurnal Interpretasi Hukum Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Interpretasi Hukum
Publisher : Fakultas Hukum, Universitas Warmadewa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22225/juinhum.7.1.2026.11-17

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This article explores the Constitution as a system of knowledge and argues that constitutional epistemology provides a scientific foundation for state governance in Indonesia. It views the 1945 Constitution not only as a legal text but as a product of historical experience and rational thought that shapes how state authority is interpreted and exercised. Using a normative legal method with statutory and conceptual approaches, this study examines how constitutional meaning is constructed and how truth claims about the Constitution are validated. The findings show that Indonesia’s constitutional practice has undergone an epistemic shift after the amendments of 1999-2002, strengthening constitutionalism, the rule of law, and judicial review. This shift underscores the importance of coherent constitutional interpretation to avoid political pragmatism and inconsistent use of power. By integrating constitutionalism and the rule of law, the article proposes a constructive framework for assessing constitutional actions not only through formal legality but also through epistemic validity. This research contributes to the discourse on constitutional knowledge and supports a more rational and principled practice of constitutional governance in Indonesia.