The Government of Coppersmith Raises Revenue Through a General Income

Multiple Choice

The government of Coppersmith raises revenue through a general income tax paid by all its residents to operate the city's golf course.The golf course is used by private members.This method of raising revenue to operate the golf course 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.