Dutch Citizenship Test Practice (KNM Exam) 2026: Quiz di prova 2

Quiz di prova 2 di 3 per Dutch Citizenship Test Practice (KNM Exam): altre 25 domande con risposte e spiegazioni.

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  • Paesi Bassi
  • 80 domande
  • Verificato: 11 ottobre 2026
  1. Domanda 1 di 25

    What kind of state is the Netherlands?
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    Risposta: 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. Domanda 2 di 25

    Since when has the Netherlands been a constitutional monarchy?
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    Risposta: D. 1848

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

  3. Domanda 3 di 25

    Who forms the Dutch government according to the Constitution?
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    Risposta: D. The King and the ministers

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

  4. Domanda 4 di 25

    Who is politically responsible for acts of government?
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    Risposta: D. The ministers

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

  5. Domanda 5 di 25

    What are the two houses of the Dutch parliament (States General)?
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    Risposta: A. The House of Representatives and the Senate

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

  6. Domanda 6 di 25

    How many members does the House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer) have?
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    Risposta: C. 150

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

  7. Domanda 7 di 25

    How many members does the Senate (Eerste Kamer) have?
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    Risposta: A. 75

    The upper house has 75 members.

  8. Domanda 8 di 25

    For how many years are the two Houses of parliament normally elected?
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    Risposta: C. 4 years

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

  9. Domanda 9 di 25

    Who elects the members of the Senate (Eerste Kamer)?
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    Risposta: D. The members of the provincial councils

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

  10. Domanda 10 di 25

    From what age may Dutch nationals vote for the House of Representatives?
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    Risposta: C. 18

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

  11. Domanda 11 di 25

    How are the members of municipal councils chosen?
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    Risposta: D. Directly elected by the residents

    Municipal and provincial councils are directly elected.

  12. Domanda 12 di 25

    How is a mayor (burgemeester) chosen in the Netherlands?
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    Risposta: C. Appointed by Royal Decree

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

  13. Domanda 13 di 25

    How often are municipal council elections held?
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    Risposta: B. Every 4 years

    Municipal council elections take place once every four years.

  14. Domanda 14 di 25

    You are not an EU citizen. When may you vote in municipal elections?
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    Risposta: 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. Domanda 15 di 25

    A citizen of another EU country lives in a Dutch town. May they vote in the municipal elections?
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    Risposta: 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. Domanda 16 di 25

    Which four countries form the Kingdom of the Netherlands?
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    Risposta: 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. Domanda 17 di 25

    Against which king did the Dutch provinces revolt in the Eighty Years' War?
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    Risposta: C. Philip II of Spain

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

  18. Domanda 18 di 25

    Which years are usually given for the Eighty Years' War?
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    Risposta: B. 1568 to 1648

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

  19. Domanda 19 di 25

    Who led the Dutch Revolt against Spain?
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    Risposta: C. William of Orange (Willem van Oranje)

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

  20. Domanda 20 di 25

    In 1579, seven northern provinces agreed to keep fighting together. What was this agreement called?
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    Risposta: B. The Union of Utrecht

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

  21. Domanda 21 di 25

    What did the Act of Abjuration (Plakkaat van Verlatinghe) of 1581 do?
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    Risposta: A. It declared that Philip II was no longer their ruler

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

  22. Domanda 22 di 25

    Which trading company was founded in 1602 and traded in Asia?
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    Risposta: B. The VOC (Dutch East India Company)

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

  23. Domanda 23 di 25

    On which date did slavery end in Suriname and the Dutch Caribbean?
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    Risposta: A. 1 July 1863

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

  24. Domanda 24 di 25

    What is remembered and celebrated on Keti Koti (1 July)?
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    Risposta: D. The abolition of slavery

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

  25. Domanda 25 di 25

    Which Dutch company started the Dutch transatlantic slave trade in 1621?
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    Risposta: C. The WIC (West India Company)

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

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