While karl marx viewed social class as the influential factor for other inequalities in a capitalist society, max weber also included status and as affecting one s position in the stratification hierarchy.

“obamacare”: included a provision for government-run health insurance called “the public option.” was bitterly opposed by congressional republicans because most favored a “single-payer” plan. survived two challenges to its constitutionality. was partially repealed in 2013 in order to avert a government shutdown. led to the expansion of medicaid in republican controlled states.