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Who is West Virginia's chief legal officer?
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When did Wheeling become the state capital for the second time?
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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 long does an ordinary session of the legislature last?
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How many members can serve in the House of Delegates at one time?
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Historically, what was West Virginia's largest delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives?
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What is the current size of West Virginia's delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives?
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When John Nugent served as state immigration commissioner from 1907 to 1913, who paid his salary?
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Jacob Edgar Boyers was the first person to serve in this office.
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Which one of the following does the League of Women Voters NOT do?
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