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This study aims to analyze the implementation of four principles of Good Governance in an effort to improve the quality of public services at the Archives and Library Service of Gorontalo Province. The method used in this study is a descriptive research method with a qualitative approach, involving various stakeholders in the process. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of the principles of Good Governance in the Archives and Library Service of Gorontalo Province has been running well. Accountability is reflected through standard operating procedures (SOPs), effective supervision, information disclosure, and active public participation, while transparency is supported by the iArpus application and the SAKTI Card program, which allow for more accessible public access. The principle of the rule of law is consistently applied through regulations, personnel regulations, and the latest Governor's Regulation, ensuring that services become orderly and directed. Although follow-up to public input still needs to be accelerated, overall, the service demonstrates a strong commitment to professional, modern, and responsible public services.

Punitive populism is a political-legal phenomenon that replaces legal rationality and corrective justice with a rhetoric of power that negates the protection of human rights and the rehabilitative function of the criminal justice system. In this context, criminal policy tends to be characterized by a repressive approach that prioritizes symbolic punishment for short-term political legitimacy. Social polarization further strengthens the destructive power of punitive populism by making the issue of crime a symbolic instrument in identity conflicts, thereby losing its autonomy and submitting to an emotional, majoritarian logic. This study aims to analyze how punitive populism, as a product of the interaction between populist logic and social polarization, results in the erosion of the basic values of modern law, particularly the principles of proportionality, legal certainty, and human rights protection. Furthermore, this study also identifies structural barriers that hinder efforts to curb its expansion in criminal policy. The study uses qualitative methods with a conceptual approach. Data were obtained through library research of academic literature, legal documents, and policy analysis, then processed using qualitative analysis techniques and presented descriptively. The research findings show that punitive populism has shifted the orientation of criminal policy from a paradigm of justice and rehabilitation to a logic of punishment that is reactive to public emotional distress. The mass media, particularly within a polarized information ecosystem, plays a role in shaping distorted perceptions of crime, thereby reinforcing public demands for harsh and immediate policies. This situation creates legal vulnerability to political instrumentalism, threatens the principle of the rule of law, and deepens social exclusion of vulnerable groups. To address this, strategic steps are needed, including limiting fear-based political rhetoric, strengthening independent legal institutions, and rebuilding a criminal law paradigm based on substantive justice, inclusivity, and respect for human rights.

This paper discusses in depth the juridical review of the Draft Law on the Indonesian National Army (RUU TNI), by highlighting two key principles in the Indonesian constitutional system, namely civilian supremacy and the principle of the rule of law. Civilian supremacy places civilian authorities - especially the president and parliament - above military institutions in state policy-making, as a guarantee that military power does not become an autonomous force that can intervene in civilian political and governance processes. In this context, the role of the TNI must be placed proportionally and in accordance with the mandate of the constitution, especially Article 30 of the 1945 Constitution which affirms that the TNI as a means of state defence is subject to state policies and political decisions.Through a normative-analytical approach, this article examines the substance of the TNI Bill, including clauses governing the TNI's main tasks, its involvement in military operations other than war (OMSP), as well as authorities that could potentially have multiple interpretations if not accompanied by strict legal supervision and restrictions. Although this bill appears to respond to global dynamics in modern military governance, a number of provisions in it raise concerns about the imbalance between civilian and military power. If not anticipated with an effective civilian control system and transparent accountability mechanisms, the TNI Bill has the potential to deviate from the principles of the rule of law.

This study aims to discuss the implementation of a democratic system within the presidential institution using a literature study approach. The findings and discussions in this research explain an event analyzed by the researcher based on previous literature studies that have been examined by earlier scholars. The results of this study indicate that Indonesia, as a constitutional state, implements a clear division of power among state institutions to ensure stability in governance. This principle of the rule of law is not only applied in Indonesia but is also a widely accepted concept in many countries worldwide. The establishment of state institutions is based on legitimate authority as stipulated by law, with the President holding a strategic role as the head of state, as regulated in the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia. This study concludes that to maintain a democratic system of governance, a well-structured administrative framework is necessary, emphasizing government accountability. This ensures that every policy and action taken is always based on legal principles and carried out transparently and responsibly.

The purpose of this article is to identify the factors that influence public compliance with traffic regulations and to find solutions for improving compliance. The data collection techniques used in this research include conducting surveys and field interviews, as well as gathering findings from various sources such as books, journals, and existing studies. As a country governed by the rule of law, Indonesia requires its citizens to abide by the laws in force, which is a fundamental principle in the context of law enforcement. The principle of the rule of law forms the foundation of Indonesia’s legal system, applying to all citizens and institutions, including the government. Compliance with the law is essential for maintaining order and harmony in society. Legal awareness is necessary for the comprehensive enforcement of regulations. Both the public and the government are responsible for understanding and complying with applicable laws, as well as fostering legal awareness in the community and future generations. The research findings reveal that the level of public compliance with traffic regulations in Surakarta is indeed influenced by several social factors such as education, honesty, and law enforcement. Based on these factors, solutions for improving public compliance with traffic regulations include strengthening law enforcement and enhancing the quality of education.

Rule of Law is a basic principle in a legal system where the law applies equally to everyone, including the government and citizens, and no person or party is excluded from the law. It also emphasises that legal decisions must be based on existing laws and must be implemented fairly and consistently. The law is the highest norm that binds all other legal norms, thus becoming the foundation for state power and legal regulation within a country. The rule of law and the law are closely interrelated in a country's legal system. In a well-functioning legal system, the rule of law and the law work together to create justice and security for all citizens. The rule of law helps ensure that the government does not abuse its power or violate the rights of individuals. The purpose of this research is to analyse Law No. 11 of 2008 which has been amended into Law No. 19 of 2016 regarding Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE Law) which is not in accordance with the principles of The Rule of Law and how this ITE Law can reflect the principles of The Rule of Law. This research method is library research. The results of this study are the development of technology and information today makes the government then issue Law Number 11 of 2008 (ITE Law) concerning the use of technology as well as information, ITE Law prohibits all forms of criminal acts that violate using technology and information, such as information disseminated will get bad treatment for the community. In practice in Indonesia, there are several cases that contradict the principle of The Rule of Law, for example, the ITE Law can cause confusion due to the increasing total every year of technology and information users, so the use of technological facilities is also increasingly widespread plus the ITE Law until now has not been widely socialised to the public.