The West Virginia House of Delegates Is Composed of This Many Members
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The West Virginia House of Delegates is composed of this many members. A. 100 B. 110 C. 55 D. 34 E. 50
Correct! A. 100
The chandelier inside the dome of West Virginia's capitol building is made of crystal imported from this country. A. United Kingdom B. France C. The Republic of Ireland D. Germany E. Czechoslovakia
Correct! E. The chandelier inside the dome of West Virginia’s capitol building is made of crystal imported from Czechoslovakia (now the two countries of the Czech Republic and Slovakia).
Municipal courts have jurisdiction in cases involving: A. federal laws B. adoption C. felonies D. city ordinances E. wills and estates
Correct! D. Municipal courts have jurisdiction in cases involving city ordinances.
West Virginia has how many judicial circuits? A. 12 B. 55 C. 31 D. 235 E. 35
Correct! C. West Virginia has 31 judicial circuits. How high is the dome on the state capitol building? A. 292 feet B. 102 feet C. 392 feet D. 3 feet E. 1,012 feet
Correct! A. 292 feet
On May 14, 1982, this judge issued a 244-page opinion that declared West Virginia's system of financing public schools unconstitutional. A. Richard Neely B. Margaret Workman C. Arthur Recht D. John Hey E. W. Craig Broadwater
Correct! C. On May 14, 1982, Arthur Recht issued a 244-page opinion that declared West Virginia''s system of financing public schools unconstitutional.
During West Virginia’s sesquicentennial celebration, a 3-D film of the state’s history and culture was projected onto this building in Charleston. A. Culture Center B. Clay Center C. Independence Hall D. state capitol E. county courthouse
Correct! D. state capitol This man served as state superintendent of schools from 1933 to 1957. A. Steven L. Paine B. David Stewart C. Hank R. Marockie D. Virgil A. Lewis E. William W. Trent
Correct! E. William W. Trent served as state superintendent of schools from 1933 to 1957.
This man was elected attorney general of West Virginia in 2012. A. Warren McGraw B. Patrick Morrissey C. Clevon Little D. Walt Helmick E. Rick Thompson
Correct! B. Patrick Morrissey was elected attorney general of West Virginia in 2012.
What does it mean for the voters of a county to approve a bond issue? A. They require each county office holder who handles county funds to be bonded by a bonding company B. They want to authorize funds to privatize state employee pensions. C. They obligate the sheriff to purchase U. S. Government bonds with county funds. D. They require county funds to be deposited in local banks. E. They want to authorize the county court or the board of education to borrow money for some public improvements.
Correct! E. When voters approve a bond issue, they authorize the county court or the board of education to borrow money for some public improvements.
This Harrison County native served as State Auditor from 1933 to 1960. A. Patrick Duffy B. Edgar Simms C. John Darst D. John Bond E. Joseph Miller
Correct! B. Harrison County native Edgar Simms served as State Auditor from 1933 to 1960. Which of these programs receives more state funding than any other program? A. health and human services B. transportation C. military affairs and public safety D. education E. commerce
Correct! D. D. education
Who was the first West Virginia woman nominated for governor by a major political party? A. Margaret Workman B. Elizabeth Kee C. Shelley Moore Capito D. Charlotte Pritt E. Margaret Montague
Correct! D. Charlotte Pritt became the first West Virginia woman nominated for governor by a major political party in 1996, when she won the Democratic primary. Pritt lost in the general election to Cecil Underwood.
The president of the West Virginia Senate is chosen by: A. the governor. B. the people. C. members of the house and senate in joint session. D. drawing straws. E. members of the state senate.
Correct! E. The president of the West Virginia Senate is chosen by members of the state senate.
This former West Virginia Secretary of State is credited as the author of the state's pledge of allegiance, adopted in 1977. A. Jay Rockefeller B. A. James Manchin C. Marjorie Holt D. Joe Manchin E. Ken Hechler
Correct! B. West Virginia Secretary of State A. James Manchin is credited as the author of the state's pledge of allegiance, adopted in 1977. Which of the following statements is not true of West Virginia in the 2008 election? A. Hilary Clinton carried all 55 counties in her win over Barack Obama in the West Virginia Democratic primary in May. B. West Virginia and Hawaii tied for the highest voter turnout rate in the nation for the general election. C. A record number of people participated in early voting for the general election. D. Some voters complained that electronic voting machines switched their votes. E. As a result of the 2008 election, two of the five justices on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals became women.
Correct! B. West Virginia and Hawaii did not tie for the highest voter turnout rate in the nation for the general election. In fact, they had the lowest voter turnout.
On May 19, 1990, a monument to these individuals was dedicated on the state capitol grounds. A. law enforcement officers B. West Virginia veterans C. female veterans D. fallen firefighter memorial E. African Americans
Correct! A. On May 19, 1990, a monument to law enforcement officers was dedicated on the state capitol grounds.
The Governor's Succession Amendment to the state constitution, ratified in 1970, allowed the governor to do this. A. appoint his or her successor B. serve an unlimited number of consecutive terms C. serve two consecutive terms D. automatically become a U.S. senator at the end of his or her term E. automatically receive 1,000 extra votes in his or her bid for re-election
Correct! C. The Governor's Succession Amendment to the state constitution, ratified in 1970, allowed the governor to serve two consecutive terms. This is the minimum age a person must reach before he or she can serve in the West Virginia Senate. A. 18 B. 25 C. 35 D. 21 E. 50
Correct! B. The minimum age a person must reach before he or she can serve in the West Virginia Senate is 25.
This native of Alsace was West Virginia's first commissioner of immigration. A. James Boughner B. Joseph H. Diss Debar C. Gibson Cranmer D. Kellian V. Whaley E. Peter Van Winkle
Correct! B. Joseph H. Diss Debar, a native of Alsace, was West Virginia's first commissioner of immigration.
This city was capital of the Restored Government of Virginia in 1864. A. Wheeling B. Alexandria C. Charleston D. Richmond E. Washington
Correct! B. Alexandria, Virginia, was capital of the Restored Government of Virginia in 1864.
Under the state constitution, the person holding what position is to act as governor in the event the governor’s office becomes vacant or the governor is unable to fulfill his or her duties? A. Speaker of the House B. President of the Senate C. Secretary of State D. Adjutant General E. Sergeant at Arms of the House of Delegates
Correct! B. Under the state constitution, the person holding the position of President of the Senate is to act as governor in the event the governor’s office becomes vacant or the governor is unable to fulfill his or her duties. This constitutional amendment, with the slogan "Help Pull West Virginia Out of the Mud," was approved by West Virginia voters on November 2, 1920. A. Good Roads Amendment B. West Virginia Highway Amendment C. Highways and Byways Amendment D. Road Transportation Amendment E. Tax Limitation Amendment
Correct! A. The Good Roads Amendment of 1920, with the slogan “Help Pull West Virginia Out of the Mud,” was approved by West Virginia voters on November 2, 1920.
This US congressman and senator from West Virginia, who was instrumental in moving the state capital to Charleston, was born in present-day St. Albans on April 10, 1848. A. John Kenna B. Waitman Willey C. Allen Caperton D. Samuel Price E. Frank Hereford
Correct! A. John Kenna, who was instrumental in moving the state capital to Charleston, was born in present-day St. Albans on April 10, 1848.
Which forms of city government are used most frequently in West Virginia cities? A. Metropolitan, suburban, and local district B. Borough, township, precinct C. City-manager and mayor-council D. Mayor, city council, city treasurer E. None of the above
Correct! C. City-manager and mayor-council and the most frequently forms of city government in West Virginia cities.
Who was West Virginia's first commissioner of agriculture? A. J. B. McLaughlin B. James H. Stewart C. Howard E. Williams D. Howard M. Gore E. John T. Johnson
Correct! C. Howard E. Williams of Greenbrier County was West Virginia's first commissioner of agriculture. This person is the current secretary of state for West Virginia.(2012) A. John Perdue B. Betty Ireland C. Joe Manchin D. Hillary Clinton E. Natalie Tennant
Correct! E. Natalie Tennant is the current secretary of state for West Virginia.
In 2002, the legislature made it easier for people to vote by providing for an early voting period during which voters could cast ballots at their county courthouse. In 2009, the legislation was amended to allow: A. phone-in voting during the early voting period. B. registered voters to cast their ballots up to five days after Election Day. C. registered voters to select proxies to vote at the courthouse on their behalf. D. counties to designate voting locations in addition to the courthouse. E. counties to accept mail-in absentee ballots from any voter who doesn't want to vote in person.
Correct! D. In 2002, the legislature made it easier for people to vote by providing for an early voting period during which voters could cast ballots at their county courthouse. In 2009, the legislation was amended to allow counties to designate voting locations in addition to the courthouse.
This Republican from Kanawha County served as the West Virginia House of Delegates' first Speaker of the House. A. Arthur Boreman B. Spicer Patrick C. Rick Thompson D. Henry Ruffner E. John Amos
Correct! B. Spicer Patrick, Republican from Kanawha County, served as the West Virginia House of Delegates' first Speaker of the House. This U.S. senator from Massachusetts won the 1960 Democratic primary in West Virginia. A. John F. Kennedy B. Hubert Humphrey C. Henry Cabot Lodge D. Robert F. Kennedy E. Noah Webster
Correct! A. John F. Kennedy from Massachusetts won the 1960 Democratic primary in West Virginia.
This man served more terms as attorney general than any other person. A. Gus Douglas B. Chauncey Browning Jr. C. Romeo Freer D. Darrell V. McGraw Jr. E. Charlie Brown
Correct! D. Darrell V. McGraw Jr. served more terms as attorney general than any other person.
This elected official is responsible for keeping records on state government receipts and expenditures. A. secretary of state B. treasurer C. state budget director D. auditor E. attorney general
Correct! D. The auditor is responsible for keeping records on state government receipts and expenditures.
In 1877, in a public referendum, citizens of West Virginia chose Charleston as the permanent state capital over these two towns. A. Wheeling and Morgantown B. Huntington and Parkersburg C. Fairmont and Lewisburg D. Clarksburg and Martinsburg E. Harpers Ferry and Itmann
Correct! D. In 1877, in a public referendum, citizens of West Virginia chose Charleston as the permanent state capital over Clarksburg and Martinsburg. Which of the following West Virginian – federal cabinet-level position pairings is NOT correct? A. Cyrus Vance – secretary of state B. Newton D. Baker – secretary of war C. Howard M. Gore – secretary of agriculture D. Natalie Tennant – secretary of state E. John D. Payne – secretary of the interior
Correct! D. Natalie Tennant – secretary of state is NOT a correct West Virginian – federal cabinet-level position pairing.
Which of these architectural plans describes the state capitol? A. T-shape B. U-shape C. Rectangle with ell D. H-shape E. Obelisk
Correct! B. The state capitol is U-shaped.
At the general election in November 1956, the following amendment to the state constitution was approved by the voters:
"Regardless of sex, all persons, who are otherwise qualified, shall be eligible to serve as petit jurors, in both civil and criminal cases, as grand jurors and as coroner's jurors."
What did this amendment do? A. gave women the right to vote B. allowed women to serve as judges C. gave women the right to trial by jury D. allowed women to be jurors E. established equal rights for women
Correct! D. At the general election in November 1956, the following amendment to the state constitution was approved by the voters:
"Regardless of sex, all persons, who are otherwise qualified, shall be eligible to serve as petit jurors, in both civil and criminal cases, as grand jurors and as coroner's jurors."
D. allowed women to be jurors West Virginia has this many senatorial districts in its state legislature. A. 55 B. 100 C. 2 D. 17 E. 26
Correct! D. West Virginia has 17 senatorial districts in its state legislature.
In 1989, these two presidents of the West Virginia Senate resigned in the face of charges of extortion. A. Dan Tonkovich and Larry Tucker B. John M. Phelps and D. D. T. Farnsworth C. Jerry Mezzatesta and Ben A. Smith D. S. U. G. Rhodes and George S. Van Meter E. William E. Stevenson and Henry D. Hatfield
Correct! A. In 1989, Dan Tonkovich and Larry Tucker, two presidents of the West Virginia Senate, resigned in the face of charges of extortion.
On February 18, 1905, the West Virginia Legislature passed an acting creating this state bureau, which was first headed by Virgil A. Lewis. A. West Virginia Department of Public Safety B. West Virginia State Farm Bureau C. West Virginia Archives and History D. West Virginia State Bureau of Labor E. West Virginia Department of Mines
Correct! C. On February 18, 1905, the West Virginia Legislature passed an acting creating the West Virginia Archives and History, which was first headed by Virgil A. Lewis.
This Lewis County resident was appointed First Auditor of the State of Virginia in 1857. A. Louis Bennett B. Rush Dew Holt C. Johnson N. Camden D. Jonathan M. Bennett E. Henry Brannon
Correct! D. Jonathan M. Bennett of Lewis County was appointed First Auditor of the State of Virginia in 1857. The first adult drug court in West Virginia opened in 2005 in: A. the Fifth Judicial Circuit. B. the Eastern Panhandle. C. the Northern Panhandle. D. Cabell County. E. Kanawha County.
Correct! C. The first adult drug court in West Virginia opened in 2005 in the Northern Panhandle
Robert C. Byrd was first elected to any political office in this year. A. 1958 B. 1954 C. 1968 D. 1946 E. 1936
Correct! D. Robert C. Byrd was first elected to any political office in 1946.
In 1878, the state capitol located in this city. A. Clarksburg B. Wheeling C. Huntington D. Charleston E. Morgantown
Correct! B. In 1878, the state capitol was located in Wheeling.
West Virginia had this many Electoral College votes in the 2008 presidential election. A. 1 B. 10 C. 35 D. 2 E. 5
Correct! E. West Virginia had 5 Electoral College votes in the 2008 presidential election. Late in 2008, a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates died. Who has the authority to select a person to fill that vacancy? A. members of the House of Delegates B. the Speaker of the House C. members of both houses of the legislature D. the governor E. voters of that delegate’s district by special election
Correct! D. Late in 2008, a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates died. The governor appointed a person to fill that vacancy.
The governor’s mansion was designed by this Charleston architect. A. Walter F. Martens B. Henry Elden C. Clarence L. Harding D. H. Rus Warne E. Alex Mahood
Correct! A. The governor’s mansion was designed by Walter F. Martens.
This Charlestonian is the first woman to be elected to West Virginia’s executive branch of government. A. Natalie Tennant B. Margaret Workman C. Betty Ireland D. Helen Holt E. Denise Ferguson
Correct! C. Betty Ireland is the first woman to be elected to West Virginia’s executive branch of government.
A. John W. Davis B. Henry G. Davis C. John J. Cornwell D. Arthur I. Boreman E. John Kenna
Correct! B. Henry G. Davis was the Democratic nominee for Vice-President in 1904. The United States Constitution outlines powers given the federal government and those denied the states. Other powers are reserved to the states under which provision of the constitution. A. Articles of Confederation B. implied powers clause C. Tenth Amendment D. Fourteenth Amendment E. due process clause
Correct! C. The United States Constitution outlines powers given the federal government and those denied the states. Other powers are reserved to the states under the Tenth Amendment.
State legislative district boundaries are determined by: A. party caucus B. custom C. population D. executive order E. county boundaries
Correct! C. State legislative district boundaries are determined by population.
This person is the current Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates. A. Nancy Pelosi B. Richard Thompson C. Robert C. Byrd D. Robert Kiss E. Earl Ray Tomblin
Correct! B. Richard Thompson is the current Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates.
These two men are the only father and son to have served as West Virginia Secretary of State. A. A. James Manchin and Joe Manchin B. Edgar F. Heiskel Jr. and Edgar F. Heiskel III C. Denzil L. Gainer and Glen B. Gainer III D. William S. O’Brien and D. Pitt O’Brien E. Lincoln Taylor and Bobby Taylor
Correct! D. William S. O’Brien and D. Pitt O’Brien are the only father and son to have served as West Virginia Secretary of State. This man served as president of the West Virginia Senate from 1917 to 1919. A. Joseph S. Thurmond B. Wells Goodykoontz C. John J. Cornwell D. Earl Ray Tomblin E. Henry D. Hatfield
Correct! B. Wells Goodykoontz served as president of the West Virginia Senate from 1917 to 1919.
This Kanawha County assessor won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1958 and served as a representative from West Virginia from 1959 until his death in 1980. A. John M. Slack Jr. B. William Brotherton C. William C. Marland D. A. James Manchin E. Si Galperin
Correct! A. Kanawha County assessor John M. Slack Jr. won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1958 and served as a representative from West Virginia from 1959 until his death in 1980.
This Charleston woman was appointed a federal judge in 1983. A. Sharon Newhouse B. Ruth Woods Dayton C. Elizabeth Hallanan D. Mabel Frances Gibbons E. Virginia Mae Brown
Correct! C. Elizabeth Hallanan was appointed a federal judge in 1983.
This was a provision of the 1872 West Virginia constitution. A. Former Confederates were disfranchised. B. The office of lieutenant governor was created. C. The governor was limited to a single 2-year term. D. The township system replaced the county court system. E. The governor was given the veto power.
Correct! E. The governor was given the veto power in the 1872 West Virginia constitution. On May 14, 1982, this judge issued a 244-page opinion that declared West Virginia''s system of financing public schools unconstitutional. A. Richard Neely B. Margaret Workman C. Arthur Recht D. John Hey E. W. Craig Broadwater
Correct! C. On May 14, 1982, Arthur Recht issued a 244-page opinion that declared West Virginia''s system of financing public schools unconstitutional.
This man was serving as governor of West Virginia when the United States declared war on Germany in World War I. A. Howard M. Gore B. John J. Cornwell C. Henry D. Hatfield D. Ephraim F. Morgan E. Matthew M. Neely
Correct!B. John J. Cornwell was serving as governor of West Virginia when the United States declared war on Germany in World War I.
Prior to the 1992 election, West Virginia had this many seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6 E. 7
Correct! B. Prior to the 1992 election, West Virginia had 4 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Governor's Succession Amendment to the state constitution, ratified in 1970, allowed the governor to do this. A. appoint his or her successor B. serve an unlimited number of consecutive terms C. serve two consecutive terms D. automatically become a U.S. senator at the end of his or her term E. automatically receive 1,000 extra votes in his or her bid for re- election
Correct! C. The Governor's Succession Amendment to the state constitution, ratified in 1970, allowed the governor to serve two consecutive terms. This son of one former United States senator and grandson of another served as senator from West Virginia in 1911 and again from 1919 to 1925. A. Guy D. Goff B. Matthew M. Neely C. Clarence W. Watson D. Charles J. Faulkner E. Davis Elkins
Correct! E. Davis Elkins, son of former United States Senator Stephen B. Elkins and grandson of Senator Henry Gassaway Davis, served as senator from West Virginia in 1911 and again from 1919 to 1925.
This prominent West Virginia political figure resigned his seat in the United States Senate to run for governor in 1940. A. Harley Kilgore B. William Marland C. Matthew Neely D. Jennings Randolph E. H. Guy Kump
Correct! C. Matthew Neely resigned his seat in the United States Senate to run for governor in 1940.
Which of the following is not a requirement for serving in the Legislature? A. An individual must be a resident of the district he or she represents. B. Senators must be at least twenty-five years of age and delegates must be at least eighteen. C. An individual cannot hold a salaried public office. D. An individual cannot have been convicted of a serious crime. E. An individual must be a state resident for at least two years.
Correct! E. An individual must be a state resident for at least two years.
This memorial on the Capitol Complex to military personnel who died during 20th- century conflicts was dedicated November 11, 1995. A. West Virginia Soldiers' Statue B. West Virginia Military Memorial C. West Virginia War Memorial D. West Virginia Veterans Memorial E. West Virginia Soldiers Monument
Correct! The West Virginia Veterans Memorial on the Capitol Complex, honoring military personnel who died during 20th-century conflicts, was dedicated November 11, 1995. D. West Virginia Veterans Memorial This man served as United States senator from West Virginia from 1959 to 1985. A. Chapman Revercomb B. Matthew Neely C. William Marland D. Jennings Randolph E. Robert Byrd
Correct! Jennings Randolph served as United States senator from West Virginia from 1959 to 1985. D. Jennings Randolph
This United States senator was born in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina on November 20, 1917. A. Jennings Randolph B. Jay Rockefeller C. Arch Moore D. Chapman Revercomb E. Robert Byrd
Correct! United States Senator Robert C. Byrd was born Cornelius Calvin Sale Jr. in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina on November 20, 1917. E. Robert Byrd
The elected official who is keeper of the Great Seal of West Virginia is: A. the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. B. the Secretary of State. C. the Governor. D. the Attorney General. E. the State Auditor.
Correct! The elected official who is keeper of the Great Seal of West Virginia is the Secretary of State. B. the Secretary of State. This former congressman from Lewisburg, the Republican nominee for governor in 1992, served as Commissioner of Agriculture from 1989 to 1993. A. Gus Douglass B. Cecil Underwood C. Cleve Benedict D. J. B. McLaughlin E. Harley Staggers
Correct! Cleve Benedict, former congressman from Lewisburg, was the Republican nominee for governor in 1992 and served as Commissioner of Agriculture from 1989 to 1993. C. Cleve Benedict
How many justices serve on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals?
A. Three B. Seven C. Six D. Five E. Nine
Correct! Five justices serve on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. D. Five
This Cabell County native, who served as the first adjutant general of the Reorganized Government of Virginia during the Civil War, died on June 27, 1898. A. Francis Pierpont B. Henry Samuels C. Peter Laishley D. Kellian Whaley E. Caleb Boggess
Correct! Cabell County native Henry Jefferson Samuels, who served as the first adjutant general of the Reorganized Government of Virginia during the Civil War, died on June 27, 1898. B. Henry Samuels This man, who served as United States senator from 1881 to 1887, and from 1893 to 1895, was born in Lewis County on March 6, 1828. A. Stephen Elkins B. Johnson Camden C. Henry Davis D. John Kenna E. Nathan Goff
Correct! Johnson Newlon Camden, who served as United States senator from 1881 to 1887, and from 1893 to 1895, was born in Lewis County on March 6, 1828. B. Johnson Camden
This Clarksburg native served as United States Secretary of State under President Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1980. A. Louis Johnson B. Henry Stimson C. Dean Rusk D. Cyrus Vance E. Alexander Haig
Correct! Harrison County native Cyrus R. Vance served as United States Secretary of State from 1977 to 1980. D. Cyrus Vance
This man was West Virginia Speaker of the House on April 20, 1963, when the West Virginia legislature held an unofficial session in Wheeling during a three- day centennial celebration to commemorate the issuance of the statehood proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln. A. Rick Thompson B. Robert C. Byrd C. Julius W. Singleton Jr. D. Harold Newman E. John Boehner
Correct! Julius W. Singleton Jr. was Speaker of the House on April 20, 1963, when the West Virginia legislature held an unofficial session in Wheeling during a three-day centennial celebration to commemorate the issuance of the statehood proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln. C. Julius W. Singleton Jr. In 2004, this Charleston native became the first woman to be elected as West Virginia's Secretary of State. A. Helen Holt B. Charlotte Pritt C. Margaret Workman D. Betty Ireland E. Marie Redd
Correct! In 2004, Charleston native Betty Ireland became the first woman to be elected as West Virginia's Secretary of State. D. Betty Ireland
This Brooke County man served as the first state treasurer of West Virginia. A. Thomas West B. Sobieski Brady C. James Macauley D. Jacob Brister E. Campbell Tarr
Correct! Campbell Tarr of Brooke County served as the first state treasurer of West Virginia. E. Campbell Tarr
On January 30, 1876, this Ohio County man was appointed state treasurer, replacing John Burdett, who was impeached. A. Newton Ogden B. William Thompson C. Thomas O'Brien D. James Macauley E. Sobieski Brady
Correct! On January 30, 1876, Sobieski Brady of Wheeling was appointed state treasurer, replacing John Burdett, who was impeached. E. Sobieski Brady Which one of the following official bodies regulates rates, charges, and services for utilities and motor carriers? A. Public Service Commission B. Board of Public Works C. Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division D. Board of Equalization E. State Board of Finance
Correct! The Public Service Commission regulates rates, charges, and services for utilities and motor carriers. A. Public Service Commission
The most important functions of county government in West Virginia are controlled by: A. the prosecuting attorney. B. the county commission. C. the assessor. D. the sheriff. E. the county clerk.
Correct! The most important functions of county government in West Virginia are controlled by the county commission. B. the county commission.
Which form(s) of government may be used in larger cities in West Virginia? A. commission only B. mayor-council only C. council-manager only D. any of the above E. none of the above
Correct! D. any of the above
The West Virginia Legislature passed a law in this year establishing a lottery. A. 1973 B. 1979 C. 1985 D. 1983 E. 1990
Correct! The West Virginia Legislature passed a law in 1985 establishing a lottery. C. 1985 When the West Virginia Constitution is amended by the process of a constitutional convention, delegates who will attend the convention are selected by: A. state citizens B. the governor C. the State Senate D. the U.S. Senate E. the House of Delegates
Correct! When the West Virginia Constitution is amended by the process of a constitutional convention, delegates who will attend the convention are selected by state citizens. A. state citizens West Virginia has this many counties. A. 35 B. 55 C. 45 D. 65 E. 25
Correct! West Virginia has 55 counties. B. 55
The state superintendent of free schools is selected by this means. A. popular vote B. governor C. legislature D. vote of county school superintendents E. state board of education
Correct! The state superintendent of free schools is selected by the State Board of Education. E. state board of education
The West Virginia Legislature is this kind of structure. A. bicameral B. tri-cameral C. universal D. unicameral E. bi-camel
Correct! The West Virginia Legislature has a bicameral structure. A. bicameral These two men were West Virginia's first United States senators. A. Waitman Willey and Peter Van Winkle B. Alexander Campbell and Stephen B. Elkins C. Arthur I. Boreman and Campbell Tarr D. Waitman Willey and Henry Wise E. Peter Van Winkle and Jacob E. Boyers
Correct! Waitman Willey and Peter Van Winkle were West Virginia's first United States senators. A. Waitman Willey and Peter Van Winkle
If the office of governor becomes vacant and there is one year or less remaining in the term, this entity chooses the new governor. A. House of Delegates B. West Virginia Senate C. West Virginia Legislature D. West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals E. Voters
Correct! If the office of governor becomes vacant and there is one year or less remaining in the term, the West Virginia Legislature chooses the new governor. C. West Virginia Legislature
This office holder serves as the county treasurer. A. sheriff B. assessor C. county commissioner D. county clerk E. circuit clerk
Correct! The sheriff serves as the county treasurer. A. sheriff The Constitution empowers the Governor to remit fines and penalties under such regulations as are prescribed by law and to grant reprieves and pardons, except in cases of impeachment. By what term is this judicial power officially known? A. Extra legal parole B. Extra legal authority C. Executive clemency D. Punitive expedition E. Pocket veto clemency
Correct! The Governor can use the constitutional power of executive clemency to remit fines and penalties under such regulations as are prescribed by law and to grant reprieves and pardons, except in cases of impeachment. C. Executive clemency
On March 10, 1920, the West Virginia state legislature ratified this amendment to the United States Constitution, giving women the right to vote. A. 18th Amendment B. 17th Amendment C. 20th Amendment D. 19th Amendment E. 21st Amendment
Correct! On March 10, 1920, the West Virginia state Senate ratified the nineteenth amendment to the United States Constitution, giving women the right to vote. D. 19th Amendment
Which of the following statements describes the legislature's power to override a governor's veto of a bill? A. The legislature cannot override a governor's veto. B. A simple majority of members of the two houses combined must vote to override a governor's veto. C. Two-thirds of members of each house must vote to override a governor's veto. D. A simple majority of members of either the House of Delegates or the State Senate must vote to override a governor's veto. E. A simple majority of members of each house must vote to override a governor's veto.
Correct! E. A simple majority of members of each house must vote to override a governor's veto.
Which of the following actions is followed in the process of amending the state constitution? A. A majority of voters must approve the proposed amendment in an election. B. An amendment must be proposed by the Governor. C. A simple majority of legislators must approve a proposed amendment. D. The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals must approve a proposed amendment. E. Registered voters must be notified by registered mail of an election on a proposed amendment.
Correct! A. A majority of voters must approve the proposed amendment in an election.
Former United States congressman and senator Jennings Randolph was born in this Harrison County community. A. Clarksburg B. Bridgeport C. Stonewood D. Nutter Fort E. Salem
Correct! Former United States congressman and senator Jennings Randolph was born in the Harrison County community of Salem. E. Salem
This department is not a cabinet-level agency in the executive branch of state government. A. Environmental Protection B. Revenue C. Health and Human Resources D. Agriculture E. Military Affairs and Public Safety
Correct! The West Virginia Department of Agriculture is not a cabinet-level agency in the executive branch of state government. D. Agriculture This Elkins native, who served as attorney general from 1957 to 1961, was elected governor of West Virginia in 1960. A. William Marland B. Cecil Underwood C. Hulett Smith D. Wally Barron E. Arch Moore
Correct! Elkins native William Wallace Barron, who served as attorney general from 1957 to 1961, was elected governor of West Virginia in 1960. D. Wally Barron
Many people complain about the taxes they have to pay. Who places these taxes on the people? A. the treasurer of the United States and the tax commissioner of West Virginia. B. the people's elected representatives. C. the men and women who own the business and industry of the country. D. the governor of West Virginia and the president of the United States. E. none of these.
Correct! B. the people's elected representatives.
Which of the following statements is true of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals? A. There are nine justices on the Supreme Court. B. Justices are appointed by the governor and serve for life. C. Six people and one alternate sit on the jury for trials in the Supreme Court. D. The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review. E. All of the above
Correct! The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review. D. The Supreme Court has the power of judicial review. On May 28, 1863, this man was elected as West Virginia's first attorney general. A. Joseph Spriggs B. Ephraim B. Hall C. Henry Mason Mathews D. Thayer Melvin E. Aquilla Caldwell
Correct! On May 28, 1863, Aquilla Caldwell of Ohio County was elected as West Virginia's first attorney general. E. Aquilla Caldwell
This Harrison County native served as State Auditor from 1933 to 1960. A. Patrick Duffy B. Edgar Simms C. John Darst D. John Bond E. Joseph Miller
Correct! Harrison County native Edgar Simms served as State Auditor from 1933 to 1960. B. Edgar Simms
State estimates project that gross revenue from gaming and lottery proceeds will decrease beginning in the 2007 fiscal year. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for the expected decrease? A. elimination of video lottery machines at state racetracks B. competition from Pennsylvania and Maryland C. start of casino gambling at The Greenbrier D. increasing unemployment in West Virginia E. a new law requiring individuals to get a gambling license before playing the lottery
Correct! B. competition from Pennsylvania and Maryland This man is the current president of the West Virginia Senate. A. Earl Ray Tomblin B. Jeffrey V. Kessler C. Richard Thompson D. Dana Holgorsen E. Harry Reed
Correct! Jeffrey V. Kessler is the current president of the West Virginia Senate. B. Jeffrey V. Kessler
In what city was the state capitol located in 1873? A. Charleston B. Wheeling C. Clarksburg D. Huntington E. Richmond
Correct! Charleston was the state capitol in 1873. A. Charleston
Which of the following office holders and statement is not correct? A. Cecil H. Underwood - oldest to be elected governor. B. Arch A. Moore - served more terms than any other governor. C. Francis H. Pierpont - served as West Virginia's first governor. D. John J. Jacobs - served as governor under the 1863 and 1872 state constitutions. E. Cecil H. Underwood - youngest to be elected governor.
Correct! Arthur Boreman was the first governor of West Virginia. C. Francis H. Pierpont - served as West Virginia's first governor. This US congressman and senator from West Virginia, who served as Secretary of the Navy under President Rutherford B. Hayes, and was the Republican candidate in the 1888 gubernatorial election, died in Clarksburg on April 23, 1920. A. Stephen Elkins B. Henry Davis C. Nathan Goff D. William Wilson E. Johnson Camden
Correct! US congressman and senator Nathan Goff, who served as Secretary of the Navy under President Rutherford B. Hayes, and was the Republican candidate in the 1888 gubernatorial election, died in Clarksburg on April 23, 1920. C. Nathan Goff
This Clarksburg native was appointed Secretary of Defense in 1949. A. George Marshall B. Omar Bradley C. Cyrus Vance D. Louis Johnson E. Caspar Weinberger
Correct! Clarksburg native Louis Johnson was appointed Secretary of Defense in 1949. D. Louis Johnson
This man, who was born in Wheeling, was appointed Secretary of the Interior by President William Howard Taft in 1911. A. Franklin Lane B. Cornelius Bliss C. Walter Fisher D. Ethan Hitchcock E. Newton Baker
Correct! Wheeling native Walter Fisher was appointed Secretary of the Interior by President William Howard Taft in 1911. C. Walter Fisher This woman was appointed West Virginia's first female secretary of state in December of 1957. A. Blanche Preston B. Cecile Goodall C. Ellen Ruddell King D. Betty Ireland E. Helen Holt
Correct! Helen Holt became West Virginia's first female secretary of state on December 4, 1957 E. Helen Holt
The federal "Help America Vote Act" of 2002 required states to make several changes in the way they handle voter registration and elections by January 2006. Which of the following changes in West Virginia took place as a result of this act? A. replacement of punch card and lever voting machines B. placement of a handicap-accessible voting machine at each voting precinct C. adoption of a centralized voter registration system D. modification of provisional voting requirements E. all of the above
Correct! E. all of the above
Three members of this family (husband, wife, and son) represented West Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives between 1933 and 1972. A. Byrd family B. Obama family C. Kee family D. Manchin family E. Rockefeller family
Correct! Three members of the Kee family (John Kee, Elizabeth Kee, and James Kee) represented West Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives between 1933 and 1972. C. Kee family Which of the following is NOT a tax collected in West Virginia? A. income tax B. sales tax C. severance tax D. use tax E. poll tax
Correct! The poll tax is NOT a tax collected in West Virginia. E. poll tax
This New Jersey congressman, who was born in Weston, is the son of a former U.S. senator from West Virginia. A. Thomas Neely B. Jay Randolph C. Rush Holt D. Jonathan Boreman E. Frank Hoblitzell
Correct! New Jersey Congressman Rush Holt, who was born in Weston, is the son of former U.S. Senator Rush Holt of West Virginia. C. Rush Holt
Congressional districts are determined according to: A. population. B. land area. C. number of counties. D. location of county seats. E. political parties.
Correct! Congressional districts are determined according to population. A. population.
Which of the following was NOT a result of the Virginia constitutional convention of 1850? A. A head tax was imposed on every voter. B. The selection of governor was made subject to popular vote. C. The practice of counting slaves in determining legislative representation was discontinued. D. Slaveowners had to pay taxes on the full value of their slaves. E. All white men who had reached the age of 21 were given the right to vote.
Correct! D. Slaveowners had to pay taxes on the full value of their slaves. The elected official of our state who supervises elections of all state officials is: A. the secretary of state. B. the chief justice of the Supreme Court. C. the attorney general. D. the governor. E. the state adjutant general.
Correct! The secretary of state supervises elections of all state officials in West Virginia. A. the secretary of state.
This United States Senator from West Virginia, the son-in-law of Henry Gassaway Davis, once served as territorial delegate to Congress for New Mexico. A. Stephen B. Elkins B. Russell T. Smith C. Waitman T. Willey D. John W. Davis E. John E. Kenna
Correct! United States Senator Stephen B. Elkins, the son-in-law of Henry Gassaway Davis, once served as territorial delegate to Congress for New Mexico. A. Stephen B. Elkins Since 1960, West Virginia's constitution has begun with: A. a preamble. B. a mandate. C. an elastic clause. D. D. a bill of rights. E. an injunction.
Correct! Since 1960, West Virginia's constitution has begun with a preamble. A. a preamble.
On November 8, 1988, this Charleston native became the first woman elected to serve on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. A. Shelly Moore Capito B. Charlotte Pritt C. Margaret Workman D. Robin Davis E. Evelyn Price
Correct! On November 8, 1988, Charleston native Margaret Workman became the first woman elected to serve on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. C. Margaret Workman
Under West Virginia's election law: A. when a recount is requested, ballots for all precincts must be hand counted twice during the recount by each member of the board of canvassers. B. no recount of ballots is allowed if the margin of victory is greater than 500 votes. C. a separate recount of ballots in each precinct must be undertaken for each party requesting a recount within 48 hours of an election. D. the party requesting a recount must pay the costs of recounting ballots when the recount does not change the results of the election. E. the party requesting a recount must show that ballot boxes were stuffed at one or more precincts.
Correct! D. Under West Virginia's election law, the party requesting a recount must pay the costs of recounting ballots when the recount does not change the results of the election.
This Clarksburg native, who was the Democratic presidential nominee in 1924, represented the school systems in the historic U.S. Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education. A. Thomas Handley B. John Carlile C. Stephen B. Elkins D. John W. Davis E. Henry G. Davis
Correct! Clarksburg native John W. Davis, who was the Democratic presidential nominee in 1924, represented the school systems in the historic U.S. Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education. D. John W. Davis
This West Virginia native served as Secretary of the Interior during the administration of President Woodrow Wilson. A. Cyrus Vance B. Louis Johnson C. John Barton Payne D. Harold Newman E. Robert McClelland
Correct! West Virginia native John Barton Payne served as Secretary of the Interior during the administration of President Woodrow Wilson. C. John Barton Payne The West Virginia constitution is NOT based on: A. the principle of limited government. B. the principle of separation of powers. C. the principle of popular sovereignty. D. the principle of executive supremacy. E. a system of checks and balances.
Correct! D. the principle of executive supremacy.
This man was elected to fill the vacancy created by the death of U.S. Rep. John M. Slack Jr. in 1980. A. John M. Slack III B. Arch Moore C. John G. Hutchinson D. Mick Staton E. Clyde M. See Jr.
Correct! John G. Hutchinson was elected to fill the vacancy created by the death of U.S. Rep. John M. Slack Jr. in 1980. C. John G. Hutchinson
During the twentieth century, the following West Virginians have served the nation in presidential cabinet-level posts. Which also served the state as its governor? A. Cyrus Vance, secretary of state under Jimmy Carter B. Howard M. Gore, secretary of agriculture under Calvin Coolidge C. John W. Davis, solicitor general under Woodrow Wilson D. Louis Johnson, secretary of defense under Harry Truman E. Newton D. Baker, secretary of war under Woodrow Wilson
Correct! Howard M. Gore, who served as secretary of agriculture under President Calvin Coolidge, was governor of West Virginia from 1925 to 1929. B. Howard M. Gore, secretary of agriculture under Calvin Coolidge This United States senator from West Virginia wrote the constitutional amendment giving 18-year-olds the right to vote. A. Jennings Randolph B. Jay Rockefeller C. Robert C. Byrd D. Matthew M. Neely E. Chapman Revercomb
Correct! Jennings Randolph, United States senator from West Virginia from 1958 to 1985, wrote the constitutional amendment that gave 18-year-olds the right to vote. A. Jennings Randolph
This West Virginia politician was known as the "Boy Senator." A. Cecil Underwood B. Rush Holt C. William Marland D. Chapman Revercomb E. Matthew Neely
Correct! Rush Dew Holt, elected in 1934 to the United States Senate, was known as the "Boy Senator." B. Rush Holt
What Martinsburg native served as secretary of war during World War I? A. Newton D. Baker B. George C. Marshall C. Robert Porter Patterson D. William H. Taft E. Levi Woodbury
Correct! Newton Diehl Baker, who was born in Martinsburg in 1871, served as secretary of war from 1916-1921. A. Newton D. Baker
Who designed the current West Virginia State Capitol building? A. Pierre LaFleur B. Robert Anderson C. Thomas Moore D. Cass Gilbert E. Fred Torrey
Correct! Cass Gilbert, who was the architect of the Woolworth Building, the tallest building in the world at the time of its completion, designed the current West Virginia State Capitol, which was completed in February 1932. D. Cass Gilbert In early 2006, this agency, which oversees the West Virginia Turnpike, imposed a toll increase that was later overturned by a Kanawha County circuit court judge. A. West Virginia Mountain Roads Authority B. West Virginia Turnpike Development Authority C. West Virginia Turnpike, Interstate and Corridor Authority D. West Virginia Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority E. West Virginia Division of Tourism
Correct! The West Virginia Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority oversees the West Virginia Turnpike. D. West Virginia Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority
Which of the following steps is NOT part of the law-making process in West Virginia? A. A bill is assigned to a legislative committee. B. A bill that passes the Legislature is sent to the governor, who may pocket veto it by not acting upon it while the Legislature is in session. C. A bill that passes both houses of the Legislature in different forms is referred to a conference committee. D. A budget bill that is vetoed by the governor may be overridden by a two-thirds majority of both houses of the Legislature. E. A bill is introduced in one or both houses of the Legislature.
Correct! Under the West Virginia constitution, the governor does not have the ability to pocket veto a bill by not acting upon it while the Legislature is in session. B. A bill that passes the Legislature is sent to the governor, who may pocket veto it by not acting upon it while the Legislature is in session.
What West Virginia governor gained national attention by refusing to extradite members of the Hatfield family during the Hatfield-McCoy feud? A. John Jeremiah Jacob B. William Erskine Stevenson C. Henry Mason Mathews D. Emanuel Willis Wilson E. Daniel Duane Tompkins Farnsworth
Correct! "Devil Anse" Hatfield was so grateful for Wilson's protection that he named a son after him D. Emanuel Willis Wilson This man succeeded Robert C. Byrd as United States Senator from West Virginia in a short, appointive capacity. A. Joe Manchin B. Carte Goodwin C. Earl Ray Tomblin D. Bryan Ward E. Jay Rockefeller
Correct! Carte Goodwin succeeded Robert C. Byrd as United States Senator from West Virginia in a short, appointive capacity. B. Carte Goodwin
Who were the two West Virginia natives nominated for President of the United States in 1924? A. John W. Davis and Stephen B. Elkins B. Stephen B. Elkins and Matthew Neely C. John W. Davis and John Zahnd D. Chuck Yeager and Robert C. Byrd E. William Z. Foster and Herman Faris
Correct! John W. Davis of Clarksburg was the Democratic nominee, while John Zahnd, who was born near New Martinsville, was nominated by the Independent party. C. John W. Davis and John Zahnd
Which of the following would NOT be a member of the judicial branch of government in West Virginia? A. Circuit judge B. Family law judge C. Magistrate D. Municipal judge E. Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals
Correct! D. Municipal judge Which of the following statements about the West Virginia Legislature is NOT true? A. The Legislature has the power to make laws. B. The House of Delegates has the power to impeach state officials and to try impeachments. C. Delegates serve two-year terms and all delegate seats are up for election every two years. D. Senators serve four-year terms and only one-half of the senate seats are up for election every two years. E. The Legislature does not have the power to locate or change county seats.
Correct! The House of Delegates has the power to impeach state officials, but the impeachment trial is conducted by the Senate. B. The House of Delegates has the power to impeach state officials and to try impeachments.
The first capital of West Virginia was located in what city? A. Clarksburg B. Charleston C. Wheeling D. Morgantown E. Fairmont
Correct! Wheeling was the first capital of West Virginia. C. Wheeling