A tax system based on the ability-to-pay principle claims that all citizens should A. pay taxes based on the benefits they receive from government services. B. pay taxes based on consumption rather than income. C. pay taxes based on saving rather than income. D. pay the same amount in taxes. E. make an equal sacrifice.

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A tax system based on the ability-to-pay principle claims that all citizens should

A. pay taxes based on the benefits they receive from government services.

B. pay taxes based on consumption rather than income.

C. pay taxes based on saving rather than income.

D. pay the same amount in taxes.

E. make an equal sacrifice.

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