Question 35

How does the German state finance social security?

Deutsch: Womit finanziert der deutsche Staat die Sozialversicherung?

Answer options

  • Donations
  • Social security contributionsCorrect answer
  • Church taxes
  • Association fees

Explanation

The question relates to the German social security system, which includes central benefits such as health, pension, unemployment and long-term care insurance. In order to maintain these social security systems, the state needs regular revenues. In political and economic lessons, the sources of this funding and the role played by citizens and employers are often discussed.

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