Info
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
f . Inherited monarchy with a Governor appointed by the Monarch
Comments:
The Dutch monarch is the Head of State. A governor appointed by the monarch represents the Head of State.
Source:
CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/aa.html
Verified:
2017/07/07
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
c . Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
Comments:
The Prime Minister is elected by the Parliament (Staten) for a four year term.
Source:
CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/aa.html
Verified:
2017/07/07
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
The head of state is the Dutch monarch. The country has a prime minister.
Source:
CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/aa.html
Verified:
2017/07/07
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments:
The unicameral legislature - Staten consists of 21 seats.
Source:
CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/aa.html
Verified:
2017/07/07
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
g . List Proportional Representation
Comments:
Source:
International IDEA: Table of Electoral Systems Worldwide (http://www.idea.int/esd/world.cfm)
Verified:
2017/07/07
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