What Role Did the Sheriffs Play in English Governance

question 37

Multiple Choice

What role did the sheriffs play in English governance?

• A)Unpaid officials from well-off families, the sheriffs collected taxes, apprehended and tried criminals, and raised infantry.
• B)High-ranking noblemen, the sheriffs were responsible for organizing groups of knights for civil defense.
• C)Elected officials in towns and cities, sheriffs enforced laws related to guilds and craft production and also managed local markets during fairs.
• D)Appointed by church officials, sheriffs were responsible for uncovering heretics and bringing them before church courts.

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