Criminal Justice Officials of Early England

What is the origin of the word "Sheriff"?

• Derived from the word shire reeve

• Derived from the word sheriffdom

• Derived from the word shire chief

• Derived from the word reeve shire

In which areas did the sheriff assist the king?

• Fiscal, military, and judicial affairs

• Agricultural, educational, and health affairs

• Trade, commerce, and industry affairs

• Religious, cultural, and social affairs

What is the modern role of the sheriff in rural areas?

• Basic source of rural crime control

• Primary educator in rural schools

• Chief agricultural officer

• Main healthcare provider

In the U.S., what was one of the responsibilities of constables?

• Conducting trade

• Night watch (2 per town)

• Supervising schools

• Managing elections

What is one of the responsibilities of a coroner in the U.S.?

• Conducting criminal trials

• Determining the cause of deaths by violence or under suspicious circumstances

• Issuing driver's licenses

• Enforcing traffic laws

Who took on the role of law enforcement in the Old English system?

• Nobles

• Common citizens

• Soldiers

• Merchants

What was the Frankpledge system?

• A paid police force

• A system involving males 12 & older, unpaid but required under penalty of law

• A group of elected officials

• A military organization

How was the sheriff compensated for his work in Colonial America?

• A fixed salary

• Paid for each task performed

• Through taxes

• Voluntary contributions

What theory arose during Colonial America regarding crime?

• Theory of punishment

• Theory of rehabilitation

• Theory of crime prevention

• Theory of justice

Which of the following was considered a typical crime in Colonial America?

• Working on the Sabbath

• Owning a large estate

• Trading with Native Americans

• Practicing medicine