The Volcker Rule refers to a broad set of rules adopted under Dodd-Frank Title VI that attempts to reduce risk within banking institutions, stemming from mixing investment banking and commercial banking. The Volcker Rule consists of two major...
CIVICS
voter bill of rights
Voter bills of rights are collections of voting rights and protections adopted in many states. While they vary greatly by state, they often include basic information on voting eligibility, where a person can vote, privacy, right to assistance...
Voting Rights Act
The Voting Rights Act (VRA) outlawed discriminatory voting practices during the early Civil Rights Era of the 1960s. Initially, the VRA only protected racial minorities, but in 1975, Congress extended its protections to members of “language...
W-2 form
The W-2 form, the "Wage and Tax Statement," is an IRS form provided by the employer that reports the employee's income, the amount of taxes withheld from wages, benefits provided and other important information for the previous calendar year...
war and defense powers
The war and defense powers refer to the legal and constitutional authorities granted to a government, particularly in the context of the United States, to manage and respond to situations of national security, war, and defense. These powers...
war correspondents
War correspondents are specialized journalists who are present in times of war or armed conflict, with the authorization of the armed forces. War correspondents work under the protection of the army, on the locations of their operations....
war crime
A war crime is a serious violation of international humanitarian law committed during armed conflict. It encompasses acts that are prohibited by international treaties and conventions, including the Geneva Conventions and the Rome Statute of...
war powers
War Powers refers to both Congress’ and the President’s Constitutional powers over military or armed conflicts by the United States. Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to declare war. The...
warrantless
Warrantless means that government officers carry out a search or arrest without a warrant or any other legal authorization. The requirement of a warrant serves to protect individuals’ privacy interests against unreasonable governmental...
wash sale
A wash sale is defined as the sale of an asset, such as stocks or bonds, at a loss, followed by the repurchase of the same or substantially similar asset within 30 days before or after the sale. This method is often used to realize a loss for...