From Colonial Times Until the Civil War, Criminal Justice Was

question 25

Multiple Choice

From colonial times until the Civil War, criminal justice was solely the responsibility of:

• A)sheriffs.
• B)citizens.
• C)legislatures.
• D)local governments.

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