NetherlandsStaatsinrichting en rechtsstaat 9 · System of government and the rule of law
There is no playground in Samira's neighbourhood. Many parents want one. Who decides about this?
In the exam (Dutch)
In de wijk van Samira is geen speeltuin. Veel ouders willen er een. Wie beslist daarover?
- aThe municipality.De gemeente.Correct answer
- bThe House of Representatives.De Tweede Kamer.
- cThe European Union.De Europese Unie.
Why?
Matters in your own neighbourhood, such as playgrounds and parks, are arranged by the municipality (gemeente). The municipal council (gemeenteraad) decides on the municipality's plans.
Translated with AI. In the exam the question is in Dutch, as shown above.
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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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The Netherlands is a member of the European Union (EU). What does that mean?Correct answer:The Netherlands follows the rules of the EU.
Nederland is lid van de Europese Unie (EU). Wat betekent dat? — Nederland houdt zich aan de regels van de EU.
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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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