Staatsinrichting - TTO3
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Slide 1 - Slide
Who's currently in charge of The Netherlands? Explain your answer.
Slide 2 - Open question
What is the role of the government in proposing laws?
A
To veto laws proposed by parliament
B
To propose laws to parliament
C
To repeal laws without consulting parliament
D
To amend laws proposed by the judiciary
Slide 3 - Quiz
What is the duty of the government towards the Second Chamber?
A
The duty to inform
B
The duty to obstruct
C
The duty to ignore
D
The duty to persuade
Slide 4 - Quiz
Can Cabinet members also be members of the First or Second Chamber?
A
Only Second Chamber
B
No
C
Only First Chamber
D
Yes
Slide 5 - Quiz
What is the role of the King in the Dutch government?
A
Ceremonial role
B
Executive role
C
Legislative role
D
Judicial role
Slide 6 - Quiz
Who leads the government in the Netherlands?
A
Princess Beatrix
B
King Willem-Alexander
C
Queen Máxima
D
Mark Rutte
Slide 7 - Quiz
When can laws come into force?
A
When both the Second Chamber and the First Chamber have signed off on them
B
When only the Second Chamber has signed off on them
C
When the government has signed off on them
D
When only the First Chamber has signed off on them
Slide 8 - Quiz
What is the difference between left and right parties?
A
There is no difference between left and right parties
B
Left parties are more progressive and reform-minded, while right parties are more conservative
C
Left parties are more conservative and right parties are more progressive
D
Left parties are more liberal and right parties are more socialist
Slide 9 - Quiz
What is the main task of the First Chamber?
A
To audit assess the government
B
To audit assess the laws that have been approved of by the Second Chamber
C
To create laws
D
To approve laws without the Second Chamber
Slide 10 - Quiz
What is a hinge party in Dutch politics?
A
A party that is in the middle of left and right parties
B
A party that only focuses on environmental issues
C
A party that advocates for monarchy
D
A party that always votes against the government
Slide 11 - Quiz
How are members of the First Chamber chosen?
A
Direct elections
B
Appointments by the party chairman
C
By lottery
D
Indirect elections
Slide 12 - Quiz
How many seats are up for grabs in the First Chamber?
A
75
B
150
C
100
D
200
Slide 13 - Quiz
How many seats are up for grabs in the Second Chamber?
A
75
B
150
C
100
D
200
Slide 14 - Quiz
What is the Second Chamber in Dutch politics?
A
The most important part of parliament
B
The least important part of parliament
C
The First Chamber
D
The provincial representatives
Slide 15 - Quiz
Slide 16 - Slide
Slide 17 - Video
Slide 18 - Video
What power did the king have before 1848 regarding bills?
A
Only approve or disapprove bills
B
Choose the members of the Second Chamber
C
Introduce bills in the First Chamber
D
Initiate and amend bills
Slide 19 - Quiz
Who decides which laws are to be introduced or not in the Second Chamber?
A
The provinces
B
The king
C
Members of the First Chamber
D
Members of the Second Chamber
Slide 20 - Quiz
What is ministerial responsibility in a parliamentary monarchy?
A
The Second Chamber is responsible for the king's behavior.
B
The First Chamber is responsible for the government's behavior.
C
The king is responsible for the government's behavior.
D
The government is responsible for the king's behavior.
Slide 21 - Quiz
What is the main difference between the First and Second Chamber in Thorbecke's constitution?
A
The Second Chamber is responsible for the king's behavior, while the First Chamber is responsible for the government.
B
The First Chamber is more powerful than the Second Chamber.
C
The First Chamber is chosen by the people, while the Second Chamber is chosen by the provinces.
D
The Second Chamber has legislative power, while the First Chamber can only approve or disapprove laws.
Slide 22 - Quiz
Who is responsible for the king's behavior in a parliamentary monarchy?
A
The Second Chamber.
B
The First Chamber.
C
The people.
D
The government.
Slide 23 - Quiz
In the parliamentary monarchy established by Thorbecke, who has the legislative power?
A
The Second Chamber.
B
The First Chamber.
C
The king.
D
Representatives chosen by the people.
Slide 24 - Quiz
Explain why King Willam II went from being conservative to being a liberal within one night.
