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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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Which one of the following is NOT part of the executive branch?
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What is it called when the governor allows a bill to become law without signing it?
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One full term for a member of the House of Delegates lasts how long?
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Which county is the only one with a five-member commission instead of three?
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Where was the state's original penitentiary (state prison) located?
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What event prompted the Tax Limitation Amendment, lowering taxes on most West Virginians?
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Who is West Virginia's chief financial officer?
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In every county, who is the chief law enforcement official?
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What current state agency is responsible for collecting, preserving, and disseminating our state's history?
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