Question 47 · Federal question
The German state has many responsibilities. Which responsibility is not included?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Der deutsche Staat hat viele Aufgaben. Welche Aufgabe gehört nicht dazu?
- A Er bezahlt für alle Staatsangehörigen Urlaubsreisen. ✓ Correct answer
- B Er zahlt Kindergeld.
- C Er unterstützt Museen.
- D Er fördert Sportlerinnen und Sportler.
Translation
The German state has many responsibilities. Which responsibility is not included?
- A It pays for vacations for all citizens. ✓ Correct answer
- B It pays child benefits.
- C It supports museums.
- D It promotes athletes.
Explanation
Germany’s state responsibilities include social benefits like child allowance, cultural funding for museums, and support for sports. Paying for everyone’s private vacation is not a public task and does not align with constitutional principles of state duties and public finance.
Tips
- Watch for options that sound like private luxury or universal freebies; these are unlikely to be state tasks.
- Recognize common public responsibilities: social benefits (e.g., family support), cultural promotion, and sports funding are typical.
- Use elimination: keep items tied to public welfare, culture, or education; discard those that seem like personal leisure expenses.
- Keywords to trust include child benefits, cultural institutions, and athlete support; be skeptical of blanket payments for private consumption.
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