Netherlands: a constitutional monarchy in which ministers answer for the government
Background
The Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy, and the monarch is the head of state.
The monarch and the ministers together constitute the government.
Since 1848 the ministers, not the monarch, are responsible for acts of government and answer to parliament.
Amsterdam is the capital of the country and the euro is its official currency.
Form of government:
Constitutional monarchy
Capital:
Amsterdam
Currency:
Euro
Ministerial responsibility since:
1848
Why it matters for exams: Government form, head of state versus government, and capitals are staple questions on country profiles.
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