NetherlandsStaatsinrichting en rechtsstaat 8 · System of government and the rule of law
In the Netherlands there are three levels of government. Each level has its own tasks. Which levels are they?
In the exam (Dutch)
In Nederland zijn er drie lagen van de overheid. Elke laag heeft eigen taken. Welke lagen zijn dat?
- aThe King, the church and the school.De koning, de kerk en de school.
- bThe police, the judge and the neighbourhood.De politie, de rechter en de wijk.
- cThe national government, the province and the municipality.Het Rijk, de provincie en de gemeente.Correct answer
Why?
The Netherlands has a national government (het Rijk), provinces (provincies) and municipalities (gemeenten). Each has its own tasks.
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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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Residents also elect the board of the water authority (waterschap). What does the water authority look after?Correct answer:Strong dykes and clean water.
Inwoners kiezen ook het bestuur van het waterschap. Waar zorgt het waterschap voor? — Voor sterke dijken en schoon water.
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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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