Three of the Following Statements Describe How Politics Affects the Role

question 17

Multiple Choice

Three of the following statements describe how politics affects the role of sheriff in most counties.Which one does NOT belong?

• A) The authority to appoint special deputies and to award patronage jobs contribute to the sheriff's power and influence in a county.
• B) The sheriff's office is limited to counties that vote to approve it.
• C) Local politics governs the operation of the sheriff's department.
• D) The sheriff must operate as a partisan politician to remain in office.

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