How Were Sheriffs Paid for Their Work in the Early

question 21

Multiple Choice

How were sheriffs paid for their work in the early days of law enforcement?

• A)They weren't paid,but worked on a volunteer basis
• B)They were paid a quarterly salary by the king
• C)They were paid a set amount by the king from collected taxes
• D)They were allowed to appropriate money collected for the king

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