Dutch elections

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Elections March 2021

What do you think about the elections result?

www.bbc.com

Let's test your

general political

knowledge

What was at stake in our elections ?

1. ministers and prime minister
2. members of the first and second chamber
3. members of the house of representatives
4. a new government

Which party has the most members in the house of representatives ?

1. CDA
2. VVD
3. PvdA
4. PVV

which party is not NEW in the parliament?

1. Bij1
2. JA21
3. piratenpartij
4. Boeren Burgers Belang

Themes in the election:

• Corona (e.g. in favour/against the avondklok)
• Education (leenstelsel, smaller classes)
• Climate (is climate change real? what should we do to limit pollution?) 
• Healthcare (higher salary for nurses, less competition between healthcare providers)
• Migration/refugees (should we help them or should they return to their own country?)

Which issue is most important for you?

education

migration

climate

corona

health care

something else

What would you vote?

the same party as both my parents

the same party as one of my parents

a different party than my parents

I have no idea

which of the issues on p.59 would be important for you in deciding which party would get your vote?

which 'religious issues' played a part in the elections?

what are the advantages of a "left" government?

what are the advantages of a "right" government?

what are the disadvantages of a "left" government?

what are the disadvantages of a "right" government?

Do you think the voting age should be 16?

Yes

No