Which of the Following Statements Is True of Sheriffs

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of sheriffs?

• A) Only a handful of the three thousand counties in the United States has a sheriff.
• B) In Hawaii, they are elected by community members.
• C) They are usually elected for three-year terms.
• D) When newly elected, they sometimes repay political debts by appointing new deputies.

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