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They represent the Hoogheemraadschap of Delfland. Which is one of the water boards. And they each seem to represent another mediaeval/ former historical figure that is connected to it.
I do believe that the Dutch system is generally sound but it needs to be adapted to the "needs of our times":
I think that the monarchy should be given a purely ceremonial role so mayors and provincial commissioners should be elected directly by the people and the separation of powers should be completed: the Queen (nor is any member of the Royal Family) should no longer be allowed to be a member of the government (as is the case now) or select the judges of the Constitutional Court. The government (without the Queen) should now become the executive branch, while parliament remains the legislative branch and the courts and the Constitutional Court or Raad van State should serve as the judiciary. It should also become possible for a court to check a law on it's constitutionality.
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The political system of the Netherlands (WIKI)
Note: this is NOT about Belgium but about the Netherlands so in case you don't understand the system use this to look up information that will prevent you from making a fool out of yourself.
- Government.nl - the official website of the Dutch government.
- The Constitution of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. (in English)
- The differences between the Netherlands and Holland explained.
- The differences between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Netherlands explained.
- The workings of the Polder Model (Dutch consensus model)
- Just another quick link to the other unique institution known as het Waterschap (Water Board).
- For it's Flemish/ Northern French counterpart: the watering / watringue.
- Pillarisation (the past and it's remnants) - Historic and present divisions within our society and how we dealt with it.
- Sphere sovereignty - The theoretical basis behind pillarisation.
- Netherlands Public Broadcasting - The public broadcasting system: how does it work and who runs it ?
- Media of the Netherlands - How does it work and who runs it ?
- Politics and government of the Netherlands (1581–1795) -- how did the Dutch Republic work ?
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People are now free to ask questions in regards to the Dutch political system. But before you do: be informed.. read the pages and then ask questions.
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Democratisch deficit van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden (Dutch wiki page)
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