NetherlandsStaatsinrichting en rechtsstaat 7 · System of government and the rule of law
Who is the leader of the ministers?
In the exam (Dutch)
Wie is de leider van de ministers?
- aThe Prime Minister.De minister-president.Correct answer
- bThe mayor of The Hague.De burgemeester van Den Haag.
- cThe King.De koning.
Why?
The Prime Minister (minister-president) leads the ministers. He or she chairs the Council of Ministers (ministerraad), where the ministers make decisions together.
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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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What is a task of the province (provincie)?Correct answer:Looking after nature and roads in the region.
Welke taak heeft de provincie? — Zorgen voor natuur en wegen in de regio.
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At a big celebration in the city, there is unrest. Who in the municipality is responsible for public order and safety?Correct answer:The mayor.
Bij een groot feest in de stad wordt het onrustig. Wie is in de gemeente verantwoordelijk voor de openbare orde en veiligheid? — De burgemeester.
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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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