The Theory That the Wealthy Should Contribute More to Police

question 213

Multiple Choice

The theory that the wealthy should contribute more to police protection than the poor because they have more to protect is based on

• A)the ability-to-pay principle.
• B)a consumption tax plan.
• C)the benefits principle.
• D)property tax assessments.

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