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Comparing the Government Structures of the Netherlands and the United States

This article explores the distinct governmental systems of the Netherlands and the United States, focusing on their leadership roles, legislative bodies, electoral processes, taxation, and legal frameworks. Since 2010, Mark Rutte has served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands, while Joe Biden currently leads the United States as President. We examine key political parties, voting qualifications, and the differences in crime rates and punishment systems. Both nations maintain critical freedoms, such as speech and religion, yet their approaches to governance vary significantly, shaped by their political landscapes.

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Comparing the Government Structures of the Netherlands and the United States

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  1. By: Sierra Shenk The Netherlands compared to The United States

  2. 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 • 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.

  3. Our lawmaking body compared to their lawmaking body The Netherlands; BICAMERAL President of NVV: JoostSchokkenbroek Treasurer: Martin J.Thurmer 1st Secretary: Marcel van Westerhoven 2nd Secretary: Hans H. Horsting Member: EvelineBrugghe President of SVN and SVPR: Tom Bokhout - Members of Cabinet # total; 20 people Mark Rutte, LodewijkAsscher, Ronald Plasterk, FransTimmermans, LiliannePloumen Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, JeroenDijsselbloem, Eric Wiebes Jet Bussemaker, Stef Blok, Wilma Mansveld, Sander Dekker, Henk Kamp …. The United States; BICAMERAL Senate; President: Joe Biden President pro tempore: Daniel Inouye Patrick Leahy House of Representatives; House Speaker: John Boehner Members Senate Majority: Democratic Party House Majority: Republican Party - Congress has 535 voting members: 435 Representatives and 100 Senators.

  4. . The United States Freedom of Speech? - Yes. Freedom of Religion? - Yes. Right to Bear Arms? - Yes. The Netherlands Freedom of Speech? - Yes. Freedom of Religion? - Yes. Right to Bear Arms? - Yes.

  5. Part two; Political Parties 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 • The United States • Two 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 Symbol: Symbols:

  6. Part three; Elections& Voting Election systems The United States Voting 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) • The Netherlands • Voting qualifications: • At least 18 years of age. • Must show ID to continue the ballot. • Must register before election day

  7. Part four; Taxes& Government Finance Government finance • The United States • Charge income tax? • Yes. • Other ways to charge? • Pay roll taxes • Corporate income taxes • Excise taxes • Custom duties • Current 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 The Netherlands Charge income tax? • Yes. Other ways to charge? • Vehicle taxes • Resident taxes • School taxes Current price used on the military is: $11,781 Current 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

  8. Comparing laws Part five; Law • The Netherlands • Ranks # 13 on the crime chart • Prison population: • 16,930 prisoners • Death penalty is used • Punishments used: • Custodial sentence • Fine • Community service • The United States • Ranks # 1 on the crime chart • Prison 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

  9. Part six; Relationship Current relationship The Netherlands and The United States, came to an agreement leaving them at a status of “good terms.”

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