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In what year did the office of auditor become an elected position?
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When voters selected the permanent state capital, which one of the following was NOT on the ballot?
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3
Which one of the following is NOT part of the executive branch?
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  4. D.
4
In what month do political parties typically conduct their primary elections in West Virginia?
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5
Which county is the only one with a five-member commission instead of three?
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6
From 1921 to 1987, what type of tax provided the state's greatest source of revenue?
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7
When did West Virginia first institute a sales tax?
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When did West Virginia introduce a personal income tax?
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9
This was the first federal prison for women in the nation.
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  4. D.
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The State Police was created in response to this event.
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