Which of the Following Taxes Best Illustrate the Ability-To-Pay Principle

Multiple Choice

Which of the following taxes best illustrate the ability-to-pay principle of tax fairness?

A) Roads and highways are built and maintained through a tax on gasoline.
B) The local library is funded through a flat $10 tax levied on all homeowners.
C) A sales tax on food pays for local police and fire protection.
D) The WIC program provides food to low income mothers and is funded through the progressive federal income tax.
E) State parks are maintained through the state lottery.