NetherlandsStaatsinrichting en rechtsstaat 18 · System of government and the rule of law
Why is power in the Netherlands divided into three parts?
In the exam (Dutch)
Waarom is de macht in Nederland verdeeld over drie delen?
- aSo that no single person or group has all the power.Zodat niet één persoon of één groep alle macht heeft.Correct answer
- bSo that the King gets more power in the country.Zodat de koning meer macht in het land krijgt.
- cSo that fewer laws are made in the Netherlands.Zodat er in Nederland minder wetten gemaakt worden.
Why?
When power is divided, the parts check each other. That way nobody can get all the power, and citizens are better protected.
Translated with AI. In the exam the question is in Dutch, as shown above.
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Someone has committed a crime. Who decides whether he has to go to prison?Correct answer:The judge.
Iemand heeft een misdaad gepleegd. Wie beslist of hij de gevangenis in moet? — De rechter.
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Ali does not agree with the judge's decision. What can he do?Correct answer:Appeal to a higher court.
Ali is het niet eens met de uitspraak van de rechter. Wat kan hij doen? — In hoger beroep gaan bij een hogere rechter.
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The judge has made a decision. Anna can no longer appeal. What must she do?Correct answer:Keep to the decision.
De rechter heeft een uitspraak gedaan. Anna kan niet meer in hoger beroep gaan. Wat moet ze doen? — Zich houden aan de uitspraak.
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What is the active electoral right (actief kiesrecht)?Correct answer:The right to vote.
Wat is actief kiesrecht? — Het recht om te stemmen.
Source
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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