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When did Charleston first become the state capital?
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When did voters select Charleston as the permanent state capital?
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Of West Virginia's six capitol buildings in its history, how many still stand?
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Which one of the following is NOT part of the executive branch?
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In what month are general elections typically held to determine the winner among candidates of all parties on the ballot?
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What is it called when the governor allows a bill to become law without signing it?
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Which county is the only one with a five-member commission instead of three?
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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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From 1921 to 1987, what type of tax provided the state's greatest source of revenue?
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In what county is the State Police Academy located?
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