Question

in america in the seventeenth century, rural areas relied heavily upon sheriffs. those sheriffs were
chosen by popular vote
selected and chosen by a federal agency
volunteers
appointed by the governor of the state

Explanation:

In 17th-century colonial America, rural sheriffs were typically selected by the voting population of their local area, as colonial governance structures emphasized local popular input for such county-level roles. Federal agencies did not exist at this time, and gubernatorial appointment for this position was not the norm, nor were sheriffs unpaid volunteers.

Answer:

A. chosen by popular vote