Question 46 · Federal question
The German state has many responsibilities. Which responsibility is included?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Der deutsche Staat hat viele Aufgaben. Welche Aufgabe gehört dazu?
- A Er baut Straßen und Schulen. ✓ Correct answer
- B Er verkauft Lebensmittel und Kleidung.
- C Er versorgt alle Einwohnerinnen und Einwohner kostenlos mit Zeitungen.
- D Er produziert Autos und Busse.
Translation
The German state has many responsibilities. Which responsibility is included?
- A It builds roads and schools. ✓ Correct answer
- B It sells food and clothing.
- C It provides all residents with newspapers free of charge.
- D It produces cars and buses.
Explanation
In Germany, providing public infrastructure and services—such as building roads and schools—is a core responsibility of the state. The other options describe commercial activities (retail or manufacturing) or an unrealistic service (free newspapers), which are not typical state tasks in a market economy.
Tips
- Look for keywords indicating public infrastructure, education, security, or administration—these are typical state responsibilities.
- Eliminate options that describe commercial production or retail; these are usually private-sector roles in a social market economy.
- Be wary of options promising free consumer goods to everyone; such measures are uncommon and not standard state duties.
- Recall constitutional principles: the state ensures public welfare, infrastructure, and basic services, not ordinary market trade.
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