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In what year did the office of auditor become an elected position?
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When did Charleston first become the state capital?
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Which one of the following is NOT an official type of court in West Virginia?
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Joseph H. Diss Debar, West Virginia's first immigration commissioner, is also known for this.
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Jacob Edgar Boyers was the first person to serve in this office.
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When did West Virginia first institute a sales tax?
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Who was West Virginia's first state treasurer?
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This was the first federal prison for women in the nation.
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In every county, who is the chief law enforcement official?
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Where is the FBI's Criminal Justice Information Services Division complex located?
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