Senator Filch argues that a tax must be paid by people who benefit from government services. Senator Fudge argues that a tax must be paid in accordance with a person's ability to bear the tax burden. Senator Malfoy argues that people with a greater ability to pay a tax should pay a larger amount. Senator Moody argues that taxpayers with similar abilities te pay should contribute the same amount. Refer to Scenario 1. Which Senator is advocating taxes based on a person's ability to pay?
1. Senator Filch only
2. Senator Moody only
3. Senators Fudge and Malfoy only
4. Senators Malfoy and Moody only

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Explanation:

Senators Fudge and Malfoy only

Senator Fudge argues that a tax must be paid in accordance with a person's ability to bear the tax burden. Senator Malfoy argues that people with a greater ability to pay a tax should pay a larger amount which is one and the same thing.

3. Senators Fudge and Malfoy only

Explanation:

Both Senators are actually arguing around the same focal point. One's earnings should be proportionate to the tax to be paid and if also, a person earns in higher amounts, the person's taxes should be paid in accordance to those figures been earned. This way, no one losses out because all taxes are in direct relation to the figures been earned.

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