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By: Sierra Shenk. The Netherlands. c ompared to. The United States. Part one; The leaders. Part one; Government/Constitution. Leaders. The Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte Since October 14th, 2010 Serves a 4 year term. The United States President Barack Obama - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The Netherlands
compared to
The United States
By: Sierra Shenk
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Part one;Government/Constitution
The Netherlands• Prime Minister• Mark Rutte• Since October 14th, 2010• Serves a 4 year term
The United States• President • Barack Obama• January 20th, 2009• Serves a 4 year term• The person must be a natural-born
citizen of the United States and must have been a permanent resident of the United States of America for at least 14 years. Additionally, a candidate must not have been impeached by the Senate, and not have participated in a rebellion against the United States. Candidate must be at least 35 years of age.
Leaders
Part one;The leaders
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Our lawmaking body compared to their lawmaking bodyThe Netherlands; BICAMERAL
President of NVV:Joost SchokkenbroekTreasurer:Martin J.Thurmer1st Secretary:Marcel van Westerhoven2nd Secretary:Hans H. HorstingMember:Eveline BrugghePresident of SVN and SVPR:Tom Bokhout- Members of Cabinet # total; 20 people Mark Rutte,Lodewijk Asscher, Ronald Plasterk, Frans Timmermans, Lilianne Ploumen Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Jeroen Dijsselbloem, Eric Wiebes Jet Bussemaker, Stef Blok, Wilma Mansveld, Sander Dekker, Henk Kamp ….
The United States; BICAMERALSenate;President:Joe BidenPresident pro tempore: Daniel InouyePatrick LeahyHouse of Representatives;House Speaker:John BoehnerMembersSenate Majority:Democratic PartyHouse Majority:Republican Party- Congress has 535 voting members: 435 Representatives and 100 Senators.
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The Netherlands
Freedom of Speech?- Yes.Freedom of Religion?- Yes.Right to Bear Arms?- Yes.
The United States
Freedom of Speech?- Yes.Freedom of Religion?- Yes.Right to Bear Arms?- Yes.
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Compare political parties
The Netherlands• Two party system, one-party
system, or a multiparty system?- Multiparty system• Names, key beliefs, and symbols
of the major political parties?- Parliamentary parties- Regional parties
Part two; Political Parties
The United StatesTwo party system, one-party system, or a multiparty system?- Two party system• Names, key beliefs, and symbols
of the major political parties?- Democratic Party - Republican Party
Symbols:Symbol:
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Part three;Elections& Voting
Election systems
The Netherlands•Voting qualifications:•At least 18 years of age.•Must show ID to continue the ballot. •Must register before election day
The United StatesVoting qualifications:- A voter cannot cast a valid ballot without first presenting a photo ID (9 states)- A voter must first present a photo ID, but if the voter does not have one, they can vote a provisional ballot but must later present ID (8 states)- A qualified resident of the state can go to the polls on Election Day and register and vote at the same time (8 states)
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Government financeThe NetherlandsCharge income tax?- Yes.Other ways to charge?- Vehicle taxes - Resident taxes- School taxes Current price used on the military is: $11,781Current price used on education is:Slowly going up at a steady rate, but now at the price of around 3 billion dollars. Current price for health care is:Health expenditure per capita: $5,099
Part four;Taxes& Government Finance
The United StatesCharge income tax?- Yes.Other ways to charge?- Pay roll taxes- Corporate income taxes - Excise taxes- Custom dutiesCurrent price used on the military is: $711,421 Current price used on education is:Going up throughout the years.Current price for heath care is :13,000 billion in 2014
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Part five;Law Comparin
g lawsThe NetherlandsRanks # 13 on the crime chartPrison population:• 16,930 prisoners Death penalty is usedPunishments used:• Custodial sentence• Fine• Community service
The United StatesRanks # 1 on the crime chartPrison population:• 2,019,234 prisoners The methods of execution and the crimes subject to the death penalty vary by state and have changed over time.Punishments used:• Fine• Sentenced to jail/prison• Community service
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Current relationship The Netherlands and The United States, came to an agreement leaving them at a status of
“good terms.”
Part six;Relationship