Question

the principle that people should pay taxes based on the benefits they receive from government services is called:
pay principle
tax - benefit principle
government services principle
benefits principle

Explanation:

The question is about a tax principle. The benefits principle in taxation states that people should pay taxes based on the benefits they receive from government services. The other options: "pay principle" is not a recognized tax principle term, "tax - benefit principle" is not the standard name, and "government services principle" is not the correct term for this concept.

Answer:

D. benefits principle