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Legislature

Netherlands
  • English

    1. The members of both Houses shall be elected by proportional representation within the limits to be laid down by Act of Parliament.
    2. Elections shall be by secret ballot. (Art. 53)

  • Dutch

    1. De leden van beide kamers worden gekozen op de grondslag van evenredige vertegenwoordiging binnen door de wet te stellen grenzen.
    2. De verkiezingen worden gehouden bij geheime stemming. (Art. 53)

Legislature

Netherlands
  • English

    1. The States General shall consist of a Lower House (Tweede Kamer) and an Upper House (Eerste Kamer).
    … (Art. 51)

  • Dutch

    1. De Staten-Generaal bestaan uit de Tweede Kamer en de Eerste Kamer.
    … (Art. 51)

Legislature

Netherlands
  • English

    The temporary replacement of a member of the States General during pregnancy and maternity leave or during illness shall be regulated by Act of Parliament. (Art. 57a)

  • Dutch

    De wet regelt de tijdelijke vervanging van een lid van de Staten-Generaal wegens zwangerschap en bevalling, alsmede wegens ziekte. (Art. 57a)