Literally democracy comes from the Greek which demokratia who have understanding people's power. The word comes from two combined words namely demos meaning people and kratos meaning strength or power. According to Indonesian dictionary definition of democracy is a system of government that all the elements of people participated govern through representatives or can be said as a rule of the people. And can also be interpreted as an idea and the worldview that promotes and treatment and equality of rights and obligations of citizens.
And the principle is a principle rooted in truth become a staple or a base in thinking, acting and behaving, which can also be interpreted as a fundamental rules or provisions that are required to be executed and obeyed. It can be concluded that the principle of democracy is the principle or rule that basically should or must exist and be obeyed by countries that embrace democratic system of government.
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In principle, democracy is the basis for the establishment of a democratic country that adheres to the motto of government of the people, by the people and for the people. In an effort to maintain the integrity of the Republic who became a democratic system in Indonesia. The principles of democracy according to the views of experts, as summarized as follows:
1. Almadudi
As stated by Almadudi following democratic principles which later became known as "pillar" of democracy. Including the following:
Sovereignty of the people's hands;
Government based on the consent of the governed;
Majority rule;
Minority rights;
Human rights guarantees;
Elections are free, fair, and honest;
Equality before the law;
Due process of law;
Government restrictions are constitutional;
The plurality of social, economic, and political;
The values of tolerance, pragmatism, cooperation, and consensus
2. Lyman towel sergeant
Lyman towel sergeant stated that there are some elements or principles that are generally important in a democracy, as follows:
Citizen involvement in a process of political decision taken suuah,
The existence of a certain degree of equality among citizens of the country,
A certain degree of freedom and independence that is recognized and used by the citizens of the country,
The existence of a system of representation,
Having a majority of electoral system or power
3. Hendra Nurtjahyo
The principles of democracy are often mentioned by experts who were later summarized by Hendra Nurtjahyo (2006: 74-75). Kmudian which states that there are two fundamental principles of a democracy, the principle of substantial and procedural principles. Both of these fundamental values as an important element in a democracy that is a major factor a presence yan called the existential principle. In the existential principle entails some fundamental values, as follows as freedom, equality and the rule of the majority. (see also: 18 Values Character Education)
4. Maswadi Rauf
Similar opinion was expressed by Maswadi Rauf (1997: 14) that in a democracy there are two main principles or subject, penjelannya following:
Freedom or equality ( freedom or equality ), freedom and equality was the basis for a democracy. Freedom is the way to achieve a progress without hindrance from anyone or anything. Such as freedom of expression, for example. Because democracy is a political system that gave protection to freedom to every citizen who is also supporting the government to provide security for it. The equation is something that makes things being the same, status or position. (see also: The meaning of the equation position of citizens - the characteristics of a democracy)
Sovereignty of the people ( people's sovereignty ), the nature of the sovereignty of the people is that every policy issued by the government is the will of the people devoted to the people's interests. So the authorities are representative only and is not an owner of absolute power.
5. Chistine Sussane Tjhin
Chistine Sussane Tjhin (2005: 11, 18) expresses the democratic principles which serve as the basis of institutional development and the democratic process. Such as the following:
Participation,
Inclusive,
representation,
Transparency,
Accountability,
responsive,
The competition is free and fair, and
Solidarity.
6. Zamroni
Zamroni (2011: 15) express an opinion stating that there are two main principles in a democracy. As follows that free competition and fair among the candidates, and opt for someone who has grown serrta does have political rights. (See also: 10 Function Political Institutions in Indonesia )
7. Franz Magnis Suseno
Franz Magnis Suseno (1997: 58) adds that in a democracy there are five main principles of the various characteristics and principles of democracy proposed by other experts. Here are:
State based on law,
The government is under the control of a real community,
Elections are held freely and fairly,
The decision was in the hands of the majority and
The guarantee of the position of citizens in the country to democratic rights.
It can be concluded that democracy teaches the principles which is very important in life. Good social life of the nation and the state, such as the following:
Equality in rights and obligations
There is a balance between the rights and obligations
Freedom of expression responsibly
Deliberation is made to reach an agreement.
Be a way for the realization of social justice.
Prioritizing national unity that has a sense of kinship.
Culture in the Principles of Democracy
Basically, democracy is a democracy led by the wisdom kebjaksanan in consultative representation. Democracy is the highest authority that is the people, the wisdom of wisdom is how reasonable and also a way of thinking and behavior used in maintaining the integrity of the Republic. Deliberation is a reflection of Pancasila as the national identity that is used to formulate and decide something based on the will of the people to reach a consensus said. (see also: basic relationship with the country's constitution states )
Here among the main points that should be in Pancasila democracy:
In practice, democracy must be based on the values of Pancasila as listed in the preamble of the 1945 Constitution the fourth paragraph.
In a democracy the need for mutual respect is the guarantee of minority rights and human rights are fundamental. (see also: 9 Relations Democracy and Human Rights in Indonesia )
Constitutional affairs fully based on an institutional implementation.
Democracy is a reflection of life that is based on the law as stated in the 1945 Constitution, it is because Indonesia is a state based on law ( rechstaat ) and not based solely on power alone ( machstaat ). (see also: Legal Foundation Equation notch Indonesian citizen)
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