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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?
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What is the typical status of a constable in the United States?
What is the typical status of a constable in the United States?
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