Question

question # 10
multiple choice
in the wild west, who was the leading lawman?
○ the sheriff
○ the fire chief
○ the marshal
○ the deputy

Explanation:

In the American Wild West, the sheriff was the primary, locally elected law enforcement official tasked with upholding law and order in a county, making them the leading lawman in that context. Fire chiefs handled fire-related matters, marshals were federal/territorial officials (not the primary local leading lawman), and deputies were assistants to sheriffs or marshals.

Answer:

the sheriff