5.1 Contemporary German society

• Germany's pension system provides retirees with a monthly income based on their contributions.


  True
• Germany's aging population is primarily due to longer life expectancies and lower birth rates.

  True
• Germany has an aging population with declining birth rates, leading to ongoing social and economic integration
• What is the primary consequence of declining birth rates in Germany?

  Shrinking working-age population
• Which industries are key drivers of Germany's export-oriented economy?

  Automotive, machinery, chemicals
• Germany's electoral system uses a mixed-member proportional representation
• Which political party in Germany focuses on environmentalism and sustainable policies?

  Grüne (The Greens)
• Germany's electoral system uses a mixed-member proportional representation system
• Germany's social welfare system provides universal healthcare, unemployment benefits, and various other social protections
• Which industries are key drivers of Germany's economy?

  Automotive, machinery, chemicals
• Immigration in Germany has increased diversity but poses integration challenges.


  True
• Germany's declining birth rates contribute to a smaller working-age population.


  True
• Who is the head of government in Germany?

  Chancellor
• The FDP in Germany is associated with the ideology of liberalism
• Voters in Germany cast two votes: one for a local candidate and one for a party list.


  True
• Which component of Germany's social welfare system ensures access to medical care for all citizens?

  Universal healthcare
• Germany was reunified in 1990 after the fall of the Berlin Wall
• What is the main consequence of Germany's declining birth rates?

  Shrinking population
• Match the German political institution with its role:

  Bundestag ↔️ Legislative branch

  Bundesrat ↔️ Represents states' interests

  President ↔️ Head of state

  Chancellor ↔️ Head of government
• Which political party in Germany is associated with social democracy and the welfare state?

  SPD (Social Democratic Party)
• When was Germany reunified after the fall of the Berlin Wall?

  1990
• Germany's aging population is due to declining birth rates and longer life expectancies
• The German labor market faces skills shortages due to an aging population and declining birth rates
• Match the political institution with its role in Germany:

  1️⃣ Bundestag

  2️⃣ Bundesrat

  3️⃣ President

  4️⃣ Chancellor
• Germany's social welfare system includes universal healthcare and unemployment benefits.

  True
• Which political party in Germany advocates for conservative policies and immigration restrictions?

  AfD (Alternative for Germany)
• What is the purpose of allocating seats proportionally in Germany's electoral system?

  Ensures fair representation
• Which industries are key drivers of Germany's export-oriented economy?

  Automotive, machinery, chemicals
• Immigration in Germany has increased diversity but presents challenges for integration
• The Bundestag enacts laws, elects the Chancellor, and controls the federal budget
• What type of political system does Germany operate under?

  Federal parliamentary republic
• The Bundesrat represents the interests of the individual states in federal legislation.

  True
• Match the German political party with its ideology:

  SPD ↔️ Social democracy

  CDU ↔️ Center-right

  Grüne ↔️ Environmentalism

  AfD ↔️ Nationalist
• Unemployment benefits in Germany help cover basic living expenses during unemployment
• Steps in the German education system

  1️⃣ Primary Education (ages 6-10)

  2️⃣ Secondary Education (Gymnasium or Vocational Training)

  3️⃣ Vocational Training (highly valued apprenticeships)

  4️⃣ Higher Education (universities, technical universities)
• The German education system values both academic and vocational pathways equally.


  True
• Match the German industry with its key focus:

  Automotive ↔️ Manufacturing vehicles

  Machinery ↔️ Engineering equipment

  Chemicals ↔️ Producing compounds
• What is the goal of Germany's comprehensive social welfare system?

  Ensure a decent standard of living
• The Chancellor is the head of government and leads the cabinet
• What does Germany's universal healthcare system ensure for all citizens?

  Access to medical care