Abstract:Discourse on constitutionalism often emphasizes the existence of a written constitution as the foundation of democratic governance. Yet, constitutionalism is not merely about the text but it is about the lived practices…
that give substance to constitutional ideals. This article interrogates the extent to which participation moves beyond symbolic consultation to become a substantive mechanism that embodies constitutionalism in practice. The central research question is how can meaningful public participation be conceptualized and operationalized as the essence of constitutionalism in legislative processes? It examines constitutional provisions, statutory frameworks, and judicial interpretations in selected jurisdictions. The analysis is enriched by theoretical frameworks of deliberative democracy and participatory constitutionalism, which highlight the normative value of inclusivity, transparency, and accountability in law making. The article concludes that embedding meaningful public participation transforms law-making from a formal exercise of authority into a constitutional practice that legitimizes governance, strengthens democracy.
Abstract:Thus, continuous efforts are needed to increase community participation in democracy and participate in filling development. The higher level of community participation in providing suggestions, opinions, input, constructive…
tive criticism and other forms of participation will indicate the level of quality of the development and governance process starting from planning, implementation / implementation, and control and supervision. The purpose of this study is to analyze the implementation of community aspiration absorption carried out by the West Nias Regency DPRD and analyze the participation carried out by the community in channeling their aspirations through the West Nias Regency DPRD. The research method used is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Descriptive research method is a method in examining a group of people in an object, a system of thought, or in a class of events in the present. The purpose of this descriptive research is to make a description, general picture or painting systematically, factually, and accurately regarding the facts, characteristics and relationships between the phenomena being investigated. The results of this study are 1) The absorption of community aspirations has not fully run well due to limited human resources, minimal facilities and budget, budget limitations and ineffective coordination and communication; 2) The absorption of aspirations is conveyed through formal activities such as the participation of DPRD members in the Musrenbang conducted by the West Nias Regency Government, Recess, Working Visits or sudden inspections and through informal activities carried out by council members on a daily basis (without a prior schedule). ; 3) Public participation in channeling their aspirations is conveyed through personal and/or group complaints, both directly and indirectly, such as through correspondence, mass media, social media and electronic media.
Abstract:In discourse, speech is not only considered as a linguistic phenomenon but also as a means to maintain or change power relations in society. One of the clearest examples of the use of speech in discourse to change social…
change occurred in The Black Civil Rights Movement from 1955 to 1968 in the United States. Based on the interest in studying Malcolm X's speech further, the thesis writer decided to analyze Malcolm X's speech at the Oxford Union Debate using Fairclough's Critical Discourse Analysis framework with a qualitative method that will focus on linguistic issues as part of social and humanitarian issues. The results of this study showed deconstruction result of Malcolm X's speech text by analyzing various linguistic features from the dimensions of text practice (including positive and negative lexical items, key terms of ideology and belief, modality, and rhetorical devices), discursive practice (including intertextuality and shared knowledge), and sociocultural (including formality and personal pronouns), then continued with a discussion of the relationship between discourse, power, and ideology and the role of Malcolm X's speech in the historical context at that time. It can be concluded that Malcolm X's speech highlights his advocacy for revolutionary justice and self-defense for oppressed black people. He also challenged the power structures of his time, opposing segregation and exposing the hypocrisy of the American and Western governments with white supremacy and colonialism behind the mask of democracy.