1) analyze the function of standing committees in both the house and the senate.

The standing committees have similar functions in both the house and the senate that is to recommend policies and actions in a particular area.  

Explanation:

The Standing committees are the permanent committees in both the house and the senate and are formed to propose policies and to take actions which are necessary in a particular area but those areas have to be under their rule or authority.

But the decision which is taken by them are sent to the council for the final and ultimate approval. This is the function in both the house and the Senate.