A system established in England in 1285 to aid constables in their law enforcement efforts was called a __________.Men from each town were required to take turns standing watch at night and crime suspects were turned over to the constable.

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The watch and ward system was established in England in 1285 to aid constables in their law enforcement efforts. Men from each town were required to take turns standing watch at night and crime suspects were turned over to the constable. This system helped maintain law and order in medieval England. The other options listed (constable, shire reeve, and mutual pledge system) were also part of medieval English law enforcement, but not specifically related to the watch and ward system.

A System Established in England in 1285 to Aid Constables