Penyalahgunaan Kekuasaan Eksekutif dalam Sistem Ketatanegaran

Abstract

This journal examines the abuse of executive power within Indonesia’s constitutional system, particularly focusing on the imbalance of power distribution that undermines the principle of checks and balances. Executive dominance frequently leads to deviations such as corruption, interference in judicial processes, and the weakening of oversight institutions as well as the weakening of supervisory institutions which has an impact on weakening the supremacy of law and democratic values. This research uses a literature review method to analyze the mechanisms of oversight and accountability of executive power, as well as the impact on the rule of law, democracy, and social life. The findings show that both internal and external oversight—conducted by the legislature, judiciary, independent institutions, and civil society—still face challenges in terms of regarding effectiveness and independence. The abuse of power contributes to the erosion of legal supremacy, the restriction of civil space, and the emergence of covert authoritarian governance. Therefore, institutional reform, strengthening oversight functions, and increasing public participation are essential to building a democratic, transparent, and accountable system of government