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Who formed the daily government and made all the political decisions in the Dutch Republic?

  • Monarchs
  • Regents (correct)
  • Provincial States
  • States General
  • Which province was the richest in the Dutch Republic?

  • The Hague
  • State General
  • Provincial States
  • Holland (correct)
  • What was the function of Johan van Oldenbarnevelt in the States General?

  • State Attorney (correct)
  • Provincial States Representative
  • Regent
  • Monarch
  • Who had the aspiration to gain absolute power during the time of the Dutch Republic?

    <p>Monarchs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of Provincial States in larger political issues?

    <p>To advise the States General</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were decisions carried out in the Dutch Republic?

    <p>By agreement of all provinces in the States General</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the political structure of the Dutch Republic like, with regards to decision-making at the national level?

    <p>A small group of rich men called regents formed the daily government and made all the political decisions, with representatives from each province advising the Provincial States.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of Johan van Oldenbarnevelt in the Dutch Republic's political landscape?

    <p>He advised the Provincial States about financial and legal matters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of political power, what significance did Holland hold within the Dutch Republic?

    <p>Holland was the richest province, paying most taxes and having a larger say in the national decision-making at the States General.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the rule of each province within the Dutch Republic?

    <p>Each province was ruled by a small group of rich men called regents, who formed the daily government and made political decisions, and had representatives in the States General for national meetings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the function of the Provincial States in decision-making within the Dutch Republic?

    <p>The Provincial States decided on larger political issues and could veto decisions if one province disagreed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the role of regents in decision-making within the Dutch Republic?

    <p>The regents formed the daily government, made all political decisions, and representatives advised the Provincial States on larger political issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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