Which of the Following Is NOT True of England in Comparison

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of England in comparison with other European states in the sixteenth century?

• A)A smaller percent of the population was legally noble.
• B)It relied less on the use of Roman law and more on precedents as interpreted by jurists.
• C)The king relied upon powerful noble families to administer the counties.
• D)Its kings were more likely to consult the country's wishes as expressed in a parliament.
• E)Public officials were recruited from the gentry.