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What is the etymological origin of the title 'constable'?
What is the etymological origin of the title 'constable'?
- Latin comes stabuli (attendant to the stables) (correct)
- Germanic heretoga (army leader)
- Greek polemarchos (war leader)
- Arabic amir al-bahr (commander of the seas)
In which country was the title 'Constable of France' a significant military rank?
In which country was the title 'Constable of France' a significant military rank?
- France (correct)
- Italy
- United Kingdom
- Germany
What is the primary role of a constable in modern jurisdictions?
What is the primary role of a constable in modern jurisdictions?
- Diplomatic envoy
- Judicial magistrate
- Law enforcement officer (correct)
- Tax collector
In which countries does 'constable' refer to the lowest rank of police officer?
In which countries does 'constable' refer to the lowest rank of police officer?
What is the typical status of a constable in the United States?
What is the typical status of a constable in the United States?