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volksvertegenwoordiging
"Volksvertegenwoordiging" means "representation of the people," typically referring to a legislative body or parliament.
In a sentence
De volksvertegenwoordiging debatteert vandaag over een belangrijk wetsvoorstel.
The parliament is debating an important bill today.
In this sentence, 'volksvertegenwoordiging' refers to the parliament or elected representatives engaged in legislative discussions.
In Nederland bestaat de volksvertegenwoordiging uit de Eerste en Tweede Kamer.
In the Netherlands, the parliament consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Here, 'volksvertegenwoordiging' represents the collective legislative bodies of a democratic government.
Het is de taak van de volksvertegenwoordiging om de belangen van het volk te behartigen.
It is the task of the parliament to represent and advocate for the interests of the populace.
In this context, 'volksvertegenwoordiging' highlights the function of elected officials as representatives of the people.
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