NetherlandsStaatsinrichting en rechtsstaat 28 · System of government and the rule of law

Jan thinks a government plan is bad. He writes that on the internet. Is that allowed?

In the exam (Dutch)

Jan vindt een plan van de regering slecht. Hij schrijft dat op internet. Mag dat?

  1. aOnly with the minister's permission.Alleen met toestemming van de minister.
  2. bNo, that is forbidden.Nee, dat is verboden.
  3. cYes, that is allowed.Ja, dat mag.Correct answer

Why?

In the Netherlands there is freedom of expression. You may criticise the government and say or write that.

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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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