Abstract:
Indonesian independence has caused change basically in political order and governance, also in
Yogyakarta. This study aimed to Understand the concept of power changes in Yogyakarta from
feudalism to democracy in local government.
This study used the historical method, collecting data through a review of relevant archives, documents
and previous research as well as related book references; analyzing to find the authenticity and
the credibility of sources; carry out interpretations with a political and sociological approach, to find
historical, and produce historiography of fundamental changes in politics and government in
Yogyakarta.
The results showed that there was a fundamental change in the government structure. Yogyakarta, in
the time of the Duch colonial governance, was a self-governing state or swapraja, Sultan as King. People’s
involvement in determining the policy of the government is realized through the representative system. That
is KNID (National Committee of Yogyakarta and DPRD (Regional Representative Council), and then
held a General Election for selecting members of DPRD 1951, which is the first general election in
Indonesia. The transition from feudalism to democracy caused Yogyakarta as a special Region with, Sultan as
governor. |
