Scenario 12-5
Senator Filch argues that a tax must be paid by people who benefit from government services. Senator Fudge argues that a tax must be paid in accordance with a person's ability to bear the tax burden. Senator Malfoy argues that people with a greater ability to pay a tax should pay a larger amount. Senator Moody argues that taxpayers with similar abilities to pay should contribute the same amount.
-Refer to Scenario 12-5. Which Senator is advocating taxes based on a person's ability to pay?
A) Senator Filch only
B) Senator Moody only
C) Senators Fudge and Malfoy only
D) Senators Malfoy and Moody only
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