How Does the Position of Justice of the Peace Differ

How does the position of justice of the peace differ between England and the United States?

A) The position has always been widely respected in England; it has generally been subject to corruption in the United States.
B) The jurisdiction of authority is limited to criminal cases in England, while it has both civil and criminal jurisdiction in the United States.
C) A law degree is required to hold the position in England; a law degree is not required in the United States.
D) The position is roughly the same in both England and the United States.