Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word.

The magistrate sent a ____________ of 50 policemen to the village where disturbances had occurred.

  1. posse

  2. force

  3. battalion

  4. cover
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Explanation

A "posse" historically refers to a group of people summoned by a sheriff or authority to help maintain law and order. The other options don't fit as precisely: "force" is too general, "battalion" is a military unit, and "cover" doesn't make sense in this context. The magistrate would send a posse to handle disturbances.

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