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

question 64

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 inadequate 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.

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