Politik Uang Dalam Pemilu Ditinjau Dari Perspektif Yuridis Sosiologis

This study aims to analyze the formulation of money politics criminal acts in the Election Law and examine law enforcement on money politics from a sociological perspective. The choice of the sociological juridical approach method is intended to photograph the application and study of the relationship between legal aspects and non-legal aspects in the operation of law in society. Gaining votes in elections can be reached with non-monetary power, such as through family, social and economic networks, but the portion of the determination is more with money politics. The results of the study conclude that the formulation of money politics in the Election Law is not progressive enough so that it needs to be reformed. In addition, from a sociological perspective, the effectiveness of resolving election crimes related to money politics is largely determined by public awareness and participation.