The Government of Silverado Raises Revenue Through a General Income

The government of Silverado raises revenue through a general income tax paid by all its residents to operate the city's marina.The marina is used by private boat owners.This method of raising revenue to operate the marina is

A) consistent with the benefits-received principle.
B) consistent with the ability-to-pay principle.
C) inconsistent with the benefits-received principle.
D) inconsistent with the ability-to-pay principle.