47. The German state has many tasks. Which task is not one of them?

Answer options

1. It pays for holiday trips for all citizens.
2. It pays child benefit (Kindergeld).
3. It supports museums.
4. It provides support for athletes.

Explanation

Under the Basic Law, the social state principle (Art. 20(1) GG) and protection of marriage and family (Art. 6 GG) mandate family support; child benefit is part of the family benefit equalization under the Income Tax Act (EStG) and the Federal Child Benefit Act (BKGG). Culture is primarily a Länder competence (Kulturhoheit), yet both Federation and Länder subsidize museums within cultural federalism and budgetary powers. Sports are promoted via public subsidies and programs, including elite-sport units of the Bundeswehr. Paying for private vacations for all citizens lacks any constitutional or statutory basis and would conflict with budgetary legality and the principles of economy and frugality.