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When did Wheeling become the state capital for the second time?
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What is the length of a constitutional officer's term?
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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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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 West Virginia Senate at one time?
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Which one of the following is NOT an official type of court in West Virginia?
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In 1947, women prisoners were relocated from the state penitentiary to the West Virginia Prison for Women in what town?
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Who governs counties?
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Where is the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division complex located?
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In what county is the State Police Academy located?
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