Question

in dealing with civil disturbances, the primary responsibilities of police officers are to maintain order and ________. clear the crowd as soon as possible protect lives and assets make arrests settle the disturbance provide updates for the media question 19 (1 point) in the majority of states, the county sheriff is a constitutional office, meaning ________. it is created by state statute the county board may change its powers or responsibilities to suit its needs the office can only be abolished through constitutional amendment the citizens of the county can abolish the office at any time

Explanation:

For the first question, during civil disturbances, protecting lives and assets is a core responsibility along with maintaining order. Clearing the crowd may not always be the immediate priority, making arrests is a secondary step in many cases, settling the disturbance is a long - term goal and providing updates to media is not a primary responsibility.
For the second question, a constitutional office means it is established and governed by the state constitution. So, it can only be abolished through a constitutional amendment. A state - statute created office is different, the county board cannot unilaterally change its powers and citizens cannot abolish it at will.

Answer:

Question 18: protect lives and assets
Question 19: the office can only be abolished through constitutional amendment