NetherlandsStaatsinrichting en rechtsstaat 13 · System of government and the rule of law
The Netherlands is a member of the European Union (EU). What does that mean?
In the exam (Dutch)
Nederland is lid van de Europese Unie (EU). Wat betekent dat?
- aThe EU chooses the ministers of the Netherlands.De EU kiest de ministers van Nederland.
- bThe Dutch parliament meets in Brussels.Het Nederlandse parlement vergadert in Brussel.
- cThe Netherlands follows the rules of the EU.Nederland houdt zich aan de regels van de EU.Correct answer
Why?
The EU countries make agreements and rules together. The Netherlands must follow them. But the Netherlands still has its own government, its own parliament and its own laws.
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Sanne has Dutch nationality. She wants to live and work in Spain for a few years. What is true?Correct answer:That is allowed. She is a citizen of the EU.
Sanne heeft de Nederlandse nationaliteit. Ze wil een paar jaar in Spanje wonen en werken. Wat is waar? — Dat mag. Ze is een burger van de EU.
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A Dutch company sells cheese to shops in Germany. What is true?Correct answer:The company does not pay import duties at the border.
Een Nederlands bedrijf verkoopt kaas aan winkels in Duitsland. Wat is waar? — Het bedrijf betaalt aan de grens geen invoerrechten.
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Who do you elect in the European elections?Correct answer:The members of the European Parliament.
Wie kies je bij de Europese verkiezingen? — De leden van het Europees Parlement.
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In the Netherlands, power is divided into three parts. Which three powers are they?Correct answer:The legislative, the executive and the judicial power.
In Nederland is de macht verdeeld over drie delen. Welke drie machten zijn dat? — De wetgevende, de uitvoerende en de rechterlijke macht.
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Our own practice questions, based on the official end terms (eindtermen) of the Knowledge of Dutch Society exam (Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij, Annex 2 to the Regeling inburgering 2021). They are not the real exam questions, which are secret, and we use none of DUO’s practice exam questions. The English translation and the explanations were made with the help of AI; the exam itself is taken in Dutch. We are not affiliated with DUO or the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment.
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