What Role Did the Sheriffs Play in English Governance

What role did the sheriffs play in English governance?

A) Unpaid officials from well-off families, the sheriffs collected taxes, apprehended and tried criminals, and raised infantry.
B) High-ranking noblemen, the sheriffs were responsible for organizing groups of knights for civil defense.
C) Elected officials in towns and cities, sheriffs enforced laws related to guilds and craft production and also managed local markets during fairs.
D) Appointed by church officials, sheriffs were responsible for uncovering heretics and bringing them before church courts.