1. Define equalizing, subsidize, R&D, profiteering and price gouging.

2. What executive order did President Trump sign on Monday?

3. What is the aim of the president's executive order?

4. Specific details have not yet been released. By how much does the president expect some drug prices to be reduced?

5. The order will initially affect the drugs the government pays for - those for Medicare and Medicaid. What effect do you think Trump's order will have on prescription drugs for people with private health insurance?

6. a) What is the population of the United States?
b) How many Americans are on Medicare? and on Medicaid?
c) Do you think equalizing drug prices with other countries could save U.S. taxpayers trillions? Explain your answer.

7. a) What group is opposed to the president's executive order?
b) Ask a parent: why is this so?

8. Watch the videos under "Resources" below. Why do other countries, especially those with similar economies to ours (especially Europe and Canada), pay such a small percentage of the amount Americans pay for the same drugs?