House of Representatives (Netherlands)
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The House of Representatives, Dutch: Tweede Kamer (literally Second Chamber), is the lower house of the States General, the parliament of the Netherlands.
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House of Representatives Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal | |
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States General of the Netherlands | |
Type | |
Type | |
Leadership | |
First Vice President | |
Second Vice President | |
Structure | |
Seats | 150 |
Political groups | Government (41)
Opposition (109) |
Length of term | 4 years |
Elections | |
Party-list proportional representation D'Hondt method | |
Last election | 22 November 2023 |
Next election | November 2027 or earlier |
Meeting place | |
House of Representatives Chamber Binnenhof The Hague, Netherlands | |
Website | |
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It is comparable with the House of Representatives in other countries, because it is chosen by direct elections.
It consists of 150 members, who are chosen every four years or earlier when the government has been brought down.
In contrast with the First Chamber or Senate the Second Chamber has extensive legislative powers.