Public participation stands as an essential component of modern democratic governance because it directly strengthens legislative legitimacy, procedural transparency, and institutional accountability within the state structure. This comprehensive normative juridical study examines legislative formation and democratic governance in Indonesia, grounding its detailed analysis in the 1945 Constitution, Law No. 12 of 2011, Law No. 13 of 2022, and Constitutional Court Decision No. 91/PUU-XVIII/2020. Utilizing both statutory and conceptual frameworks, the evaluation thoroughly reviews primary and secondary legal materials to determine how public consultation effectively operates within the modern law-making lifecycle. The core findings indicate that meaningful public involvement significantly improves legislative legitimacy, promotes administrative transparency, and enhances overall public accountability. Nevertheless, substantial challenges concerning practical implementation, procedural legitimacy, and public accessibility continue to hinder optimal governance outcomes. The study concludes that strengthening genuine public participation remains entirely indispensable for advancing democratic governance, protecting fundamental constitutional rights, and substantially improving overall legislative quality throughout Indonesia.
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