Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Early night watches involved citizens who patrolled the streets at night to deter and observe for crime.
2. Early night watchman had a significant impact on reducing crime.
3. The Magna Carta served as the foundation of the United States Constitution.
4. The first policing system to evolve in England was the frankpledge system.
5. The night watchmen were the forerunner of today's sheriffs.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE

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