Question

the argument that each person should pay taxes according to how well the individual can shoulder the burden is called
the ability - to - pay principle
the benefits principle
regressive
the equity principle

Explanation:

The question refers to a tax principle where tax liability is based on a person's financial capacity to pay, rather than benefits received or other metrics. The ability-to-pay principle directly matches this definition, as it ties tax burden to an individual's ability to shoulder it. The benefits principle links taxes to benefits received from public services, regressive refers to a tax structure that falls more heavily on lower incomes, and equity principle is a broader term not specific to this exact definition.

Answer:

the ability-to-pay principle