Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Indonesian Social and Political Enquiries, ICISPE 2020, 9-10 October 2020, Semarang, Indonesia

Research Article

Political Education and Democracy System in the City of Semarang

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  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.9-10-2020.2304720,
        author={Karmanis  Karmanis and Suparno  Suparno},
        title={Political Education and Democracy System in the City of Semarang},
        proceedings={Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Indonesian Social and Political Enquiries, ICISPE 2020, 9-10 October 2020, Semarang, Indonesia},
        publisher={EAI},
        proceedings_a={ICISPE},
        year={2021},
        month={3},
        keywords={political strategy political education democracy},
        doi={10.4108/eai.9-10-2020.2304720}
    }
    
  • Karmanis Karmanis
    Suparno Suparno
    Year: 2021
    Political Education and Democracy System in the City of Semarang
    ICISPE
    EAI
    DOI: 10.4108/eai.9-10-2020.2304720
Karmanis Karmanis1, Suparno Suparno1,*
  • 1: Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Semarang
*Contact email: suparno.untag.smg@gmail.com

Abstract

Indonesia as a democracy, the highest power in the hands of the people. The success of elections is carried out directly, openly, freely and secretly. This pattern is an indicator in a country that operates a democratic system. The voice of the people in a democratic country is a very valuable value because the people determine the government. In this research, the researcher formulates the political education strategy in the democratic system in Semarang City? by using descriptive qualitative research methods. This research was conducted in Semarang City, Central Java. Research Results: The government has an important role in providing political education in society. Political education focuses on civic education, which is education that can arouse nationalism, strengthen ideological awareness, and shape citizen behavior in accordance with national ideology. The government also has a constitutional duty to determine candidates for national leadership in the executive and legislative branches. Creating a conducive climate for the unity and integrity of the Indonesian nation. follow up, collect and channel the political aspirations of the community in planning, formulating and determining public policies. Recommendations: First, the quality of election administration needs to be improved. Second, the concept of E-Vote in direct elections needs to be considered, so that the implementation of elections is more efficient, effective, and minimizes manipulation of vote counts.