Dutch Citizenship Test Practice (KNM Exam) 2026: Übungstest 2

1. Frage 1 von 25

   What kind of state is the Netherlands?

   • AA constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy
   • BA federal republic
   • CA one-party state
   • DAn absolute monarchy
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   Antwort: A. A constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy

   The monarch is head of state, but ministers are responsible for government acts, and parliament checks the government.

2. Frage 2 von 25

   Since when has the Netherlands been a constitutional monarchy?

   • A1795
   • B1648
   • C1945
   • D1848
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   Antwort: D. 1848

   The constitutional changes of 1848 made ministers, not the King, responsible for government.

3. Frage 3 von 25

   Who forms the Dutch government according to the Constitution?

   • AThe Senate and the courts
   • BThe mayors
   • CThe provinces
   • DThe King and the ministers
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   Antwort: D. The King and the ministers

   Article 42 says the government consists of the King and the ministers.

4. Frage 4 von 25

   Who is politically responsible for acts of government?

   • AThe mayors
   • BThe judges
   • CThe King
   • DThe ministers
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   Antwort: D. The ministers

   The King cannot be held responsible. Ministers answer to parliament.

5. Frage 5 von 25

   What are the two houses of the Dutch parliament (States General)?

   • AThe House of Representatives and the Senate
   • BThe cabinet and the King
   • CThe Council of State and the Court of Audit
   • DThe provinces and the municipalities
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   Antwort: A. The House of Representatives and the Senate

   Parliament has a lower house (Tweede Kamer) and an upper house (Eerste Kamer).

6. Frage 6 von 25

   How many members does the House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer) have?

   • A225
   • B75
   • C150
   • D100
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   Antwort: C. 150

   Article 51 sets the number of members of the lower house at 150.

7. Frage 7 von 25

   How many members does the Senate (Eerste Kamer) have?

   • A75
   • B150
   • C100
   • D50
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   Antwort: A. 75

   The upper house has 75 members.

8. Frage 8 von 25

   For how many years are the two Houses of parliament normally elected?

   • A5 years
   • B6 years
   • C4 years
   • D2 years
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   Antwort: C. 4 years

   Both Houses sit for four years, unless parliament is dissolved early.

9. Frage 9 von 25

   Who elects the members of the Senate (Eerste Kamer)?

   • AThe House of Representatives
   • BAll voters directly
   • CThe King
   • DThe members of the provincial councils
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   Antwort: D. The members of the provincial councils

   Senators are chosen by the members of the provincial councils (Provinciale Staten).

10. Frage 10 von 25

    From what age may Dutch nationals vote for the House of Representatives?

    • A21
    • B25
    • C18
    • D16
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    Antwort: C. 18

    Article 54 gives the vote to Dutch nationals who are 18 or older.

11. Frage 11 von 25

    How are the members of municipal councils chosen?

    • AChosen by the Senate
    • BAppointed by the King
    • CChosen by the mayor
    • DDirectly elected by the residents
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    Antwort: D. Directly elected by the residents

    Municipal and provincial councils are directly elected.

12. Frage 12 von 25

    How is a mayor (burgemeester) chosen in the Netherlands?

    • AChosen by lottery
    • BChosen by the police
    • CAppointed by Royal Decree
    • DDirectly elected by residents
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    Antwort: C. Appointed by Royal Decree

    Mayors and King's Commissioners are appointed by Royal Decree (by the government), not elected.

13. Frage 13 von 25

    How often are municipal council elections held?

    • AEvery 10 years
    • BEvery 4 years
    • CEvery year
    • DEvery 2 years
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    Antwort: B. Every 4 years

    Municipal council elections take place once every four years.

14. Frage 14 von 25

    You are not an EU citizen. When may you vote in municipal elections?

    • ANever
    • BAfter at least 5 years of legal residence
    • COnly after naturalisation
    • DAfter 1 year of residence
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    Antwort: B. After at least 5 years of legal residence

    Non-EU nationals aged 18+ may vote in municipal elections after living legally in the Netherlands for 5 years or more.

15. Frage 15 von 25

    A citizen of another EU country lives in a Dutch town. May they vote in the municipal elections?

    • AYes, if they are 18 or older and registered there
    • BOnly after 10 years
    • CNo, only Dutch nationals may vote
    • DOnly if they speak Dutch at level B1
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    Antwort: A. Yes, if they are 18 or older and registered there

    EU citizens aged 18 or older who are registered at a Dutch address may vote in municipal elections.

16. Frage 16 von 25

    Which four countries form the Kingdom of the Netherlands?

    • AThe Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten
    • BThe Netherlands, Suriname, Aruba and Curaçao
    • CThe Netherlands, Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius
    • DThe Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Aruba
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    Antwort: A. The Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten

    The Kingdom has four countries. Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba are special municipalities of the Netherlands.

17. Frage 17 von 25

    Against which king did the Dutch provinces revolt in the Eighty Years' War?

    • ACharles I of England
    • BLouis XIV of France
    • CPhilip II of Spain
    • DNapoleon Bonaparte
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    Antwort: C. Philip II of Spain

    The Revolt was against Philip II of Spain, who had inherited the Netherlands.

18. Frage 18 von 25

    Which years are usually given for the Eighty Years' War?

    • A1795 to 1875
    • B1568 to 1648
    • C1648 to 1728
    • D1500 to 1580
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    Antwort: B. 1568 to 1648

    The war is dated from 1568 to the Peace of Münster in 1648.

19. Frage 19 von 25

    Who led the Dutch Revolt against Spain?

    • ARembrandt
    • BThorbecke
    • CWilliam of Orange (Willem van Oranje)
    • DErasmus
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    Antwort: C. William of Orange (Willem van Oranje)

    William of Orange was the leader and commander of the Revolt.

20. Frage 20 von 25

    In 1579, seven northern provinces agreed to keep fighting together. What was this agreement called?

    • AThe Treaty of Rome
    • BThe Union of Utrecht
    • CThe Charter for the Kingdom
    • DThe Peace of Münster
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    Antwort: B. The Union of Utrecht

    The Union of Utrecht (1579) united the northern provinces in the struggle.

21. Frage 21 von 25

    What did the Act of Abjuration (Plakkaat van Verlatinghe) of 1581 do?

    • AIt declared that Philip II was no longer their ruler
    • BIt created the euro
    • CIt ended slavery
    • DIt gave women the vote
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    Antwort: A. It declared that Philip II was no longer their ruler

    In 1581 the States General of the northern provinces deposed Philip II.

22. Frage 22 von 25

    Which trading company was founded in 1602 and traded in Asia?

    • APhilips
    • BThe VOC (Dutch East India Company)
    • CThe Hanseatic League
    • DThe WIC
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    Antwort: B. The VOC (Dutch East India Company)

    The VOC (Verenigde Oostindische Compagnie) was founded in 1602.

23. Frage 23 von 25

    On which date did slavery end in Suriname and the Dutch Caribbean?

    • A1 July 1863
    • B25 November 1975
    • C27 April 1813
    • D5 May 1945
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    Antwort: A. 1 July 1863

    Slavery was abolished in the Atlantic colonies on 1 July 1863.

24. Frage 24 von 25

    What is remembered and celebrated on Keti Koti (1 July)?

    • AThe 1953 flood
    • BThe King's birthday
    • CThe end of the Second World War
    • DThe abolition of slavery
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    Antwort: D. The abolition of slavery

    Keti Koti means 'broken chains' and marks the end of slavery.

25. Frage 25 von 25

    Which Dutch company started the Dutch transatlantic slave trade in 1621?

    • AThe VOC
    • BThe Dutch railways
    • CThe WIC (West India Company)
    • DThe Bank of Amsterdam
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    Antwort: C. The WIC (West India Company)

    The Dutch slave trade began in 1621, when the WIC was founded.

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