John Is a District Attorney for a Large Metropolitan Area,facing

Multiple Choice

John is a district attorney for a large metropolitan area,facing election in the coming year.During the course of John's day,he receives news that a well-known professional football player has attempted to murder his wife,who was having an affair with a state senator.John knows that the way he prosecutes this media-driven case may determine if he is reelected. John is facing a great deal of pressure to bring the football player to justice.He knows what he would do if the suspect was an ordinary citizen.He also knows that his election is coming soon.John knows the final decision to go to trial is his; he therefore has __________ in making his decision.

A) responsibility
B) judiciousness
C) discretion
D) precedent