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Netherlands Netherlands

ES001

Head of State
Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): g. Inherited monarchy
Comments: Article 24: "The title to the Throne shall be hereditary and shall vest in the legitimate descendants of King William I, Prince of Orange-Nassau."
Source: Constitution of the Kingdom of Netherlands, Article. 24: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Netherlands_2008?lang=en
Verified: 2022/08/02
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ES002

Head of Government
Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: e. Appointed
Comments: Article 43: "The Prime Minister and the other Ministers shall be appointed and dismissed by Royal Decree."
Source: Constitution of the Kingdom of Netherlands, Art. 43: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Netherlands_2008?lang=en
Verified: 2022/08/02
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Kingdom of Netherlands, Art. 24; 43: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Netherlands_2008?lang=en
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: b. Two chambers
Comments: Article 51(1): "The States General shall consist of a Lower House (Tweede Kamer) and an Upper House (Eerste Kamer)."
Source: Constitution of the Kingdom of Netherlands, Art. 51: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Netherlands_2008?lang=en
Verified: 2022/08/02
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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: Article 53(1): "The members of both Houses shall be elected by proportional representation within the limits to be laid down by Act of Parliament."
Source: Constitution of the Kingdom of Netherlands, Art. 53(1): https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Netherlands_2008?lang=en
Verified: 2022/08/02
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