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Who is West Virginia's chief legal officer?
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What branch of government does the attorney general belong to?
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Where was West Virginia's capital originally located?
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When did Charleston first become the state capital?
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When John Nugent served as state immigration commissioner from 1907 to 1913, who paid his salary?
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Where was the state's original penitentiary (state prison) located?
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When did West Virginia introduce a personal income tax?
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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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Which one of the following does NOT serve on the state Board of Public Works?
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