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An Official Appointed by the British Crown Who Was Responsible

Question 3
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An official appointed by the British Crown who was responsible for overseeing the constables and several hundred families in a given area was called a __________.The modern word sheriff is derived from this term. A)mutual pledge system B)constable C)shire reeve D)watch and ward system

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