Destruction Democracy Through Determinants of Vote Buying in General Elections in Indonesia

Abstract

Vote buying is a corrupt practice that undermines the integrity of democratic elections. This involves the exchange of money, goods, or services for votes, which may result in the election of candidates who are unqualified or do not represent the interests of the people. In analyzing the destruction of democracy, political culture, morals and political ethics through the factors that determine the occurrence of vote buying and selling in elections in Indonesia, this article uses a literature study method with a qualitative descriptive research type. Through analysis, Rational Choice Theory will dissect and examine the destruction of democracy, political culture, morals and political ethics through the factors that determine the occurrence of vote buying and selling in elections in Indonesia. this research concludes (1) The practice of buying and selling votes in elections in Indonesia has become a serious problem in democratic development. This happens because of the desire to win the election by any means, including by giving money or goods to voters to vote for a particular candidate. (2) A political culture imbued with repeated acts of buying and selling votes makes these illegal interactions common. The main goal is to make a large number of voters understand the act of voting with certain benefits as an opportunity for charitable people. (3) On the one hand, it can increase political participation for incentive recipients. On the other hand, this can damage trust and reduce participation by parties who view it as a corrupt practice that undermines morals and political ethics.