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Who is West Virginia's chief bookkeeper?
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What publication, first published in 1916, provides a comprehensive record of all levels of government in West Virginia?
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In 1958, voters eliminated this office as an elected position, allowing the governor to make an appointment instead.
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Historically, what was West Virginia's largest delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives?
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Which county is the only one with a five-member commission instead of three?
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Joseph H. Diss Debar, West Virginia's first immigration commissioner, is also known for this.
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This was the first federal prison for women in the nation.
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Who governs counties?
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In every county, who is the chief law enforcement official?
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In every county, who is the chief legal officer?
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