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When did Charleston first become the state capital?
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Which one of the following is NOT part of the executive branch?
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The office of governor was originally a rather weak position in West Virginia. A voter-approved amendment in 1968 expanded those roles by allowing the governor to propose what?
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How many members can serve in the House of Delegates at one time?
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One full term for a member of the state senate lasts how long?
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Historically, what was West Virginia's largest delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives?
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How many school systems does West Virginia have?
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When did West Virginia first institute a sales tax?
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Who is West Virginia's chief financial officer?
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Who oversees West Virginia's unclaimed property program?
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