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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The benefits principle suggests that those who benefit more from a service should pay more for it. In this case, the wealthy have more property to protect and thus benefit more from police protection.

The Theory That the Wealthy Should Contribute More to Police