In Early England, the Sheriff Was Responsible for Which of the Following

question 17

Multiple Choice

In early England, the sheriff was responsible for which of the following tasks?

• A)He maintained law and order in the tithings.
• B)He presided over court proceedings of civil disputes.
• C)He collected taxes and served as magistrate.
• D)He conducted preliminary hearings to determine cause of death and the party responsible for it.

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