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When did the office of attorney general become an elected position?
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Which government office is chiefly responsible for enforcing civil rights?
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Which executive branch officer served the longest time in office?
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What event allowed for the creation of West Virginia?
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Who serves as West Virginia's lieutenant governor?
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How many members can serve in the House of Delegates at one time?
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Where was the state's original penitentiary (state prison) located?
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Jacob Edgar Boyers was the first person to serve in this office.
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What event prompted the Tax Limitation Amendment, lowering taxes on most West Virginians?
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In what county is the State Police Academy located?
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