In early England, the sheriff was responsible for which of the following tasks?

A. He maintained law and order in the tithings.
B. He presided over court proceedings of civil disputes.
C. He collected taxes and served as magistrate.
D. He conducted preliminary hearings to determine cause of death and the party responsible for it.


A. He maintained law and order in the tithings.

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