Question

congress in a flash
a. who does what? read each statement and decide if it is about the house of representatives, the senate, or both! write the letter on the diagram.
the house of representatives
venn diagram with labels
the senate
a. members represent an entire state
b. bills about taxes and money must start here
c. approves presidential appointments
d. members represent citizens
e. serve two-year terms
f. passes bills to the president to become laws
g. there are 100 members of this chamber
h. can override a presidential veto with a 2/3 vote of support
i. must be at least 25 to serve in this chamber
j. led by the vice president of the u.s.
k. leader is called the \speaker\
b. compromise! the bills below are based on ideas found in real-life bills aimed at addressing the opioid addiction crisis. follow the directions to see where common ground might be found.

1. read both bills. circle the parts that the two versions have in common.

house bill to combat opioid addiction

• fund addiction treatment programs by taxing companies that make opioids.
• require training on specific topics for providers registered to prescribe opioids.
• limit prescriptions to a 10-day supply with no refills.
• require the diagnosis being treated with opioids to be clearly stated on the prescription.

senate bill to combat opioid addiction

• impose a fee on people convicted of making or distributing opioids illegally, used to fund addiction treatment programs
• require 12 hours of training for providers registered to prescribe opioids.
• limit prescriptions to a 7-day supply with no refills.
• require practitioners to prescribe a non-opioid painkiller first.

1. find a solution. decide on two compromises that could be made and write them below. this will be your compromise bill.

#1
#2

1. get support. which chamber will support your compromise the most? would they both agree? explain your answer.

Explanation:

Part A: Who does what? (Venn Diagram Categorization)

To solve this, we recall the roles of the House of Representatives (HoR) and the Senate:

• House of Representatives (Only):
• B (Tax/money bills start here), E (2-year terms), K (Led by Speaker).
• I (Must be ≥25 to serve) – Wait, correction: HoR age requirement is 25, Senate is 30. So I is HoR.
• Senate (Only):
• A (Represents entire state), C (Approves presidential appointments), G (100 members), J (Led by Vice President).
• Both:
• D (Represent citizens), F (Pass bills to President), H (Override veto with 2/3 vote).

Part B: Compromise on Opioid Bills

1. Common Parts (Circle Similarities)

• Both bills fund addiction treatment programs (House: tax opioid companies; Senate: fine illegal opioid makers).
• Both require training for opioid-prescribing providers.
• Both limit opioid prescriptions (no refills, short supply).

2. Compromise Solutions

• #1: Fund addiction treatment programs (combine House’s tax and Senate’s fine for broader funding).
• #2: Require training for providers (agree on “training” but adjust hours, e.g., 10 hours as middle ground).

3. Chamber Support

The compromise likely gains support from both, as it includes funding (House: tax, Senate: fine) and prescription limits (both favor limits). However, the House might lean toward tax-based funding, and the Senate toward fine-based – but the compromise blends both, so both chambers could agree, as it addresses addiction treatment (a shared goal).

Final Answers (Key Parts)

Part A (Venn Diagram Labels):

• House Only: B, E, I, K
• Senate Only: A, C, G, J
• Both: D, F, H

Part B (Compromise Examples):

• #1: Fund addiction treatment via a mix of taxing opioid companies and fining illegal distributors.
• #2: Require 10 hours of training for opioid-prescribing providers (middle of House’s “specific topics” and Senate’s 12 hours).

Part B (Support):

Both chambers would likely agree, as the compromise addresses funding, training, and prescription limits – all priorities for combating opioid addiction. The House values tax-based funding, the Senate fines; the compromise includes both. Training and prescription limits are shared goals, so both can support it.

Answer:

Part A: Who does what? (Venn Diagram Categorization)

To solve this, we recall the roles of the House of Representatives (HoR) and the Senate:

• House of Representatives (Only):
• B (Tax/money bills start here), E (2-year terms), K (Led by Speaker).
• I (Must be ≥25 to serve) – Wait, correction: HoR age requirement is 25, Senate is 30. So I is HoR.
• Senate (Only):
• A (Represents entire state), C (Approves presidential appointments), G (100 members), J (Led by Vice President).
• Both:
• D (Represent citizens), F (Pass bills to President), H (Override veto with 2/3 vote).

Part B: Compromise on Opioid Bills

1. Common Parts (Circle Similarities)

• Both bills fund addiction treatment programs (House: tax opioid companies; Senate: fine illegal opioid makers).
• Both require training for opioid-prescribing providers.
• Both limit opioid prescriptions (no refills, short supply).

2. Compromise Solutions

• #1: Fund addiction treatment programs (combine House’s tax and Senate’s fine for broader funding).
• #2: Require training for providers (agree on “training” but adjust hours, e.g., 10 hours as middle ground).

3. Chamber Support

The compromise likely gains support from both, as it includes funding (House: tax, Senate: fine) and prescription limits (both favor limits). However, the House might lean toward tax-based funding, and the Senate toward fine-based – but the compromise blends both, so both chambers could agree, as it addresses addiction treatment (a shared goal).

Final Answers (Key Parts)

Part A (Venn Diagram Labels):

• House Only: B, E, I, K
• Senate Only: A, C, G, J
• Both: D, F, H

Part B (Compromise Examples):

• #1: Fund addiction treatment via a mix of taxing opioid companies and fining illegal distributors.
• #2: Require 10 hours of training for opioid-prescribing providers (middle of House’s “specific topics” and Senate’s 12 hours).

Part B (Support):

Both chambers would likely agree, as the compromise addresses funding, training, and prescription limits – all priorities for combating opioid addiction. The House values tax-based funding, the Senate fines; the compromise includes both. Training and prescription limits are shared goals, so both can support it.