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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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Which one of the following is NOT an official type of court in West Virginia?
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Where was the state's original penitentiary (state prison) located?
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From 1921 to 1987, what type of tax provided the state's greatest source of revenue?
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When did West Virginia introduce a personal income tax?
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Who is West Virginia's chief financial officer?
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Which governor, a former physician, first prompted West Virginia to provide compensation for workers injured on the job?
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When the Appalachian Regional Commission was formed in 1965, what was its main objective?
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Who governs counties?
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