Idk Flashcards

(12 cards)

1
Q

What is the monthly amount of Kindergeld per child?

A

250€ je Kind

Kindergeld is provided for children under 18 years old and is independent of income.

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Who is responsible for administering Kindergeld?

A

Familienkasse der Bundesagentur für Arbeit

This agency handles the distribution of Kindergeld in Germany.

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3
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What are the eligibility criteria for receiving BAföG?

A

Deutsche Staatsbürger, nicht über 24 Jahre

BAföG is a financial aid for students whose families cannot support their education costs.

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What is the highest possible amount one can receive from BAföG?

A

Höchstsatz 992€

The amount varies depending on the parents’ income, which must be disclosed.

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5
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Which institution is responsible for BAföG?

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Bundesministerium für Bildung & Forschung (BMBF)

This ministry oversees the BAföG program in Germany.

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Why does Elena not qualify for BAföG?

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Es gibt kein BAföG für sie

The specific reasons for her ineligibility are not provided in the text.

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7
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What defines poverty in Germany?

A

weniger als 60% des mittleren Einkommens

This threshold is used to determine if individuals or families are considered impoverished.

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What is the poverty threshold for a four-person family in 2016?

A

weniger als 2.234€/Monat

This amount represents the available income per month for a family to avoid poverty.

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What is the poverty threshold for a single individual in 2016?

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weniger als 1.064€/Monat

This amount indicates the income level below which a single person is considered impoverished.

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10
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Who is particularly at risk of poverty?

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  • berufstätige Alleinerziehende
  • Haushalt mit 3 oder mehr Kindern

These groups are identified as especially vulnerable to poverty in the text.

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What percentage of the workforce was at risk of poverty in 2017?

A

10% der Berufstätigen

This is an increase from 5% in 2007, indicating a growing concern about poverty among employed individuals.

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How many people in total were considered at risk of poverty in Germany?

A

20% der Gesamtbevölkerung (16 Mio. Menschen)

This statistic highlights the scale of poverty affecting the population.

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