Since the Wealthy Own More and Therefore Have More to Protect

question 91

Multiple Choice

Since the wealthy own more and therefore have more to protect than the poor, the wealthy should pay more to support law enforcement. This argument is:

• A) based on the vertical equity principle
• B) based on the benefits principle
• C) based on the ability-to-pay principle
• D) regressive in nature

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