NetherlandsStaatsinrichting en rechtsstaat 5 · System of government and the rule of law
The House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer) thinks that a minister is doing his job very badly. A majority no longer has confidence in him. What does the minister usually do then?
In the exam (Dutch)
De Tweede Kamer vindt dat een minister zijn werk heel slecht doet. Een meerderheid heeft geen vertrouwen meer in hem. Wat doet de minister dan meestal?
- aHe stops being a minister.Hij stopt als minister.Correct answer
- bHe sends the House of Representatives home.Hij stuurt de Tweede Kamer naar huis.
- cHe goes to court.Hij gaat naar de rechter.
Why?
The House of Representatives checks the ministers. Without the support of the House, a minister cannot stay. He then resigns.
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After the elections, no party has more than half of the seats in the House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer). What usually happens then?Correct answer:A few parties work together in a coalition.
Na de verkiezingen heeft geen enkele partij meer dan de helft van de zetels in de Tweede Kamer. Wat gebeurt er dan meestal? — Een paar partijen gaan samenwerken in een coalitie.
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Who is the leader of the ministers?Correct answer:The Prime Minister.
Wie is de leider van de ministers? — De minister-president.
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In the Netherlands there are three levels of government. Each level has its own tasks. Which levels are they?Correct answer:The national government, the province and the municipality.
In Nederland zijn er drie lagen van de overheid. Elke laag heeft eigen taken. Welke lagen zijn dat? — Het Rijk, de provincie en de gemeente.
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There is no playground in Samira's neighbourhood. Many parents want one. Who decides about this?Correct answer:The municipality.
In de wijk van Samira is geen speeltuin. Veel ouders willen er een. Wie beslist daarover? — De gemeente.
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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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