The Dutch System in a Nutshell

The Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy. The country has one of the most proportional electoral systems in the world. However, forming a government is always a prolonged and complicated process. This book presents a concise overview of the main elements of the Dutch political system. It covers not only national politics but also provincial and local governance. Do you want to know how the Dutch electoral system works, how political parties are financed, how a goverment is formed, and how municipal councils perform their duties and responsibilities? The Dutch Political System in a Nutshell gives answers to these questions.