The arithmetic average is the most widely used measure of central tendency, it is also called what?

You need to advise a lobbyist for your group that it would not only be inappropriate to pay for your congresswoman to speak, but illegal, too. What do you need to cite?

a. A speaking engagement is considered a form of federal bribery. b. Members of Congress are duty-bound to speak for free. c. An honorarium is illegal under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. d. That such a fee would have to be paid "under the table."

Which statement best describes special-interest groups' power?

A. The nature of the special-interest group determines whether it is stronger at the state and local level or in Washington, D.C. B. Special-interest groups' power is generally stronger in Washington, D.C. than at the local level. C. Special-interest groups' poweris generally stronger at the state and local level than in Washington, D.C. D. Thanks to campaign reform laws, the strength of special-interest groups has greatly diminished at both the state and local levels and the federal level. E. Special-interest groups have never been particularly powerful in U.S. politics, either at the state, local, or federal level.