Question 22
The German state has many tasks. What task does this include?
German original: Der deutsche Staat hat viele Aufgaben. Welche Aufgabe gehört dazu?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- It builds roads and schools. — Correct answer
- It sells food and clothing.
- It provides all residents with newspapers free of charge.
- It produces cars and buses.
Explanation
One of the tasks of the German state is providing basic public services for the population, known as 'Daseinsvorsorge'. This includes building and maintaining roads, schools, and hospitals, as well as ensuring public safety. The state organizes this infrastructure for the common good of all people.
Key terms in this question
- many — A word used to describe a large number or quantity of people or things.
- Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a selection from a group (e.g., 'Which party won?').
- State — A state is an organized community with a defined territory, a population, and a government that creates and enforces laws.
- German (female) / German — 'Deutsche' refers to a person who holds German citizenship or originates from Germany.
- task / duty — A task or duty is an activity or responsibility that someone must complete or fulfill. It can be professional, educational, or social in nature.
- Germans — Germans are people who hold German citizenship. They are citizens of the Federal Republic of Germany.
- in addition / for that / to do so — 'Dazu' means 'in addition', 'for that', or 'to do so'. It connects a statement to something extra or related.
- tasks / duties — Tasks or duties are activities or responsibilities that a person or institution must carry out or fulfill.