A Theory of Taxation That States That ________ Is the Ability-To-Pay

A theory of taxation that states that ________ is the ability-to-pay principle.

A) citizens should bear tax burdens in line with their ability to pay taxes
B) taxpayers should contribute to the government in proportion to the benefits they receive from public expenditures
C) taxpayers should contribute to the government in a greater proportion than the benefits they receive from public expenditures
D) taxpayers should contribute to the government in a smaller proportion than the benefits they receive from public expenditures