Language: English
Question 35 · Federal question
How does the German state finance social insurance?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Womit finanziert der deutsche Staat die Sozialversicherung?
- A Kirchensteuer
- B Sozialabgaben ✓ Correct answer
- C Spendengeldern
- D Vereinsbeiträgen
Translation
How does the German state finance social insurance?
- A Church tax
- B Social contributions ✓ Correct answer
- C Donations
- D Membership fees
Explanation
Germany's social insurance system, covering health, pensions, and unemployment, is funded mainly through mandatory contributions paid by employees and employers. Church tax, donations, and membership fees play no role in financing it.
Tips
- Contributions from wages fund social insurance, not taxes tied to religion or clubs.
- Employers and employees typically split these payments between them.
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