The ________ principle is the proposition that people should pay taxes equal to the benefits they receive from the services provided by government. The ________ principle is the proposition that people should pay taxes according to how easily they can bear the burden of the tax.
A)benefits;ability-to-pay
B)equality;fairness
C)services;burden
D)ability-to-pay;benefits
E)efficient;inefficient

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The first principle described (paying taxes equal to the benefits received) is known as the benefits principle, while the second principle (paying taxes according to ability to pay) is known as the ability-to-pay principle.

The ________ Principle Is the Proposition That People Should Pay