Why were marshals, constables, and watchmen so vulnerable to graft and corruption in early nineteenth-century America?

A. Their numbers were so small.
B. Most were former offenders.
C. They were in constant conflict with federal law enforcement officers.
D. They were fee-based rather than receiving a salary.


D. They were fee-based rather than receiving a salary.

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What will be an ideal response?

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