An alternative to the histogram, which is particularly useful for displaying variables with a wide range of values, is a ______.

According to Olson why do small, well-organized groups, especially with money, often override the broader public interest?

A) The latter have much to gain from favorable but narrow laws and rulings, so they lobby intensely. The former see nothing to gain, are not organized or intense, and lobby little. B) The former have much to gain from favorable but narrow laws and rulings, so they lobby intensely. The latter see much to gain, and are not organized or intense, but lobby little. C) The former have much to gain from favorable but narrow laws and rulings, so they lobby intensely. The latter see nothing to gain, are not organized or intense, and lobby little. D) The former have much to gain from fair, broad laws and rulings, so they lobby some. The latter also favor broad laws and rulings, but not organized or intense, and lobby little.

The President is likely to have the most influence over which federal employees?

a. those who have taken the civil service exam b. those whom he appoints c. those whom the legislature appoints d. those who have served the longest