Why Did the Role of Constable Fall into Disfavor in the American

question 91

Multiple Choice

Why did the role of constable fall into disfavor in the American colonies?

• A) The office was rife with corruption and abuse of power.
• B) Most constables were untrained and believed to be unqualified as law officials.
• C) The functions were already being performed by sheriffs and justices of the peace.
• D) The role of constable was too great a reminder of the heavy hand of government the colonists were attempting to avoid.