When a prosecutor chooses to prosecute an individual due to his/her sex or religion, he/she has engaged in which of the following practices?

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Selective prosecution refers to the discriminatory practice of prosecuting individuals based on their race, religion, or other characteristics. Vindictive prosecution involves punishing an individual for exercising their legal rights, while prosecutorial discretion refers to a prosecutor's power to decide whether or not to pursue charges against someone, and presumption of regularity relates to the notion that public officials are presumed to act properly in the course of their duties.

When a Prosecutor Chooses to Prosecute an Individual Due to His/her