The Netherlands

compared to

The United States

By: Sierra Shenk

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

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.

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:

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)

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

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

Current relationship The Netherlands and The United States, came to an agreement leaving them at a status of

“good terms.”

Part six;Relationship