NetherlandsStaatsinrichting en rechtsstaat 27 · System of government and the rule of law
Maria and Peter do the same work at the same company. Maria gets lower pay because she is a woman. Is that allowed?
In the exam (Dutch)
Maria en Peter doen hetzelfde werk bij hetzelfde bedrijf. Maria krijgt minder loon, omdat ze een vrouw is. Mag dat?
- aYes, if Maria is married and has young children.Ja, als Maria getrouwd is en jonge kinderen heeft.
- bNo, women and men must be treated equally.Nee, vrouwen en mannen moeten gelijk behandeld worden.Correct answer
- cYes, the boss may decide that entirely on his own.Ja, de baas mag dat helemaal zelf bepalen.
Why?
In the Netherlands, women and men are equal before the law. For the same work they must get the same pay.
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Jan thinks a government plan is bad. He writes that on the internet. Is that allowed?Correct answer:Yes, that is allowed.
Jan vindt een plan van de regering slecht. Hij schrijft dat op internet. Mag dat? — Ja, dat mag.
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In the Netherlands there is freedom of expression. What are you still NOT allowed to say or write?Correct answer:Calls for violence against a group.
In Nederland is er vrijheid van meningsuiting. Wat mag je toch NIET zeggen of schrijven? — Oproepen tot geweld tegen een groep.
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In a TV programme, someone makes jokes about a religion. He does not threaten anyone and does not discriminate against anyone. Karim feels hurt. What is true?Correct answer:It is allowed. Karim may also give his own opinion.
In een tv-programma maakt iemand grappen over een geloof. Hij bedreigt niemand en discrimineert niemand. Karim voelt zich gekwetst. Wat is waar? — Het mag. Karim mag zelf ook zijn mening geven.
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Sara grew up with a religion. Now she no longer wants to have a religion. Is that allowed?Correct answer:Yes, she may choose that herself.
Sara is opgegroeid met een geloof. Nu wil ze geen geloof meer hebben. Mag dat? — Ja, dat mag ze zelf kiezen.
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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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