The theory that the wealthy should contribute more to police protection than the poor because they have more to protect is based on which of the following
A)the ability-to-pay principle
B)a consumption tax plan
C)the benefits principle
D)property tax assessments

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The theory that the wealthy should contribute more to police protection than the poor because they have more to protect is based on the benefits principle, which states that those who benefit more from public goods and services, such as police protection, should pay more towards their provision. In this case, the wealthy have more property and assets to protect, and therefore, should contribute more towards police protection.

The Theory That the Wealthy Should Contribute More to Police