LEMBAGA NEGARA PEMEGANG KEKUASAAN LEGISLATIF

Abstract

The legislative body is a key pillar of the Indonesian constitutional system, carrying out the function of lawmaking. In a democratic system, legislative power is a crucial component of the principle of separation of powers, which ensures a check and balance mechanism between state institutions. In Indonesia, the institution that holds the primary legislative power is the House of Representatives (DPR), which drafts, deliberates, and ratifies laws together with the president. In addition to the DPR, there is also the Regional Representative Council (DPD), which has a limited role in the legislative process, particularly regarding regional issues. This study aims to analyze the status, duties, and functions of the legislative body in Indonesia based on the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia and how these are implemented in state practice. The method used in this research is a literature review with a juridical-normative approach. The results of the study indicate that although the DPR holds a central position in lawmaking, the DPD's role is still suboptimal due to the limited authority granted by the constitution. Therefore, evaluation and reform of the legislative system are needed to accommodate regional representation more equitably in the national lawmaking process.