Which of the Following Is True of Law Enforcement Officials

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of law enforcement officials in late-nineteenth-century American cities?

A) They often had to answer to various groups that differed on their views of the law and how it should be enforced.
B) They were merely volunteers with no professional training or status.
C) They were far more consistent in how they applied the law to various social classes and ethnic groups than is the case in today's society.
D) They usually showed far more leniency in applying the law to the disadvantaged.