e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia Online

Civics

Sign in or create a free account to curate your search content.

1
What branch of government does the attorney general belong to?
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
2
When did the office of attorney general become an elected position?
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
3
Which government office is chiefly responsible for enforcing civil rights?
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
4
In what year did the office of auditor become an elected position?
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
5
When did voters select Charleston as the permanent state capital?
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
6
In 1958, voters eliminated this office as an elected position, allowing the governor to make an appointment instead.
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
7
Which executive branch officer served the longest time in office?
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
8
What is it called when the governor allows a bill to become law without signing it?
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
9
This was the first federal prison for women in the nation.
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
10
Who governs counties?
  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.

Most quizzes offer a different set of 10 questions each time you test your knowledge, pulled from hundreds of facts about West Virginia. To test your West Virginia knowledge, choose an answer for each question and click the "Submit" button at the bottom, then we'll score your results!

Optionally, if you're not interested in this Quiz, please feel free to choose a different one!

Choose a different Quiz