Why Are Warrants and Convertibles Issued

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Essay

Why are warrants and convertibles issued?

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Definitions:

Unconstitutional

Describes actions, laws, or policies that go against or are not in accordance with the constitution of a country.

Defense of Marriage Act

A U.S. federal law enacted in 1996 that defined marriage for federal purposes as the union between one man and one woman, and allowed states to refuse to recognize same-sex marriages granted under the laws of other states; it was partially overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2013.

Congress

The United States' national law-making institution is made up of two parts: the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Marriage Protection Act

Legislation aimed at defining marriage and protecting the institution of marriage, often from a conservative viewpoint.