EXECUTIVE-LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS - CONSECUTIVE AND COEXISTING PATTERNS

In many Dutch and comparative studies of executive-legislative relations the Dutch case eludes straightforward classification. Application of King's typology of modes of executive-legislative relations shows that the pattern of interactions between ministers and MPs has evolved from a primarily nonparty mode to a predominantly interparty mode. However, Dutch executive-legislative relations appear ambiguous primarily because all modes still exist to some extent, and Parliament can change gear according to the type of issue that is on the agenda.