True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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The West Virginia Constitution has been amended more times than the United
States Constitution.
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Members of the West Virginia Senate are elected to six-year terms.
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The Speaker of the House of Delegates becomes governor if the office becomes
vacant.
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4.
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West Virginia Supreme Court justices serve for life.
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5.
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Unincorporated cities rely on county government for fire and police
services.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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How many years is one term in the House of Delegates?
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For what purpose may the governor call the legislature into special
session?
a. | to address the budget | b. | to finish last minute bills | c. | to review all the
bills that were passed | d. | to address issues that came up after the
legislative session began |
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How long does a governor have to act on a bill that has passed through the
legislature?
a. | 2 days | b. | 5 days | c. | 10
days | d. | one month |
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From which fund does most of West Virginia’s money come?
a. | Federal Funds | b. | General Revenue Fund | c. | Special Revenue
Fund | d. | State Road Fund |
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In 2019, West Virginia’s revenue was nearly $13 billion. Use the
figures in the graph to determine how much of the total amount came from the Special Revenue
Fund?
a. | $10.8 billion | b. | $9.7 billion | c. | $3.9
billion | d. | $1.2 billion |
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Where do bills officially originate?
a. | the governor’s office | b. | either house of the
legislature | c. | in the office of lobbyists | d. | in the House of
Delegates |
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Which is a power of the executive branch?
a. | to enforce laws | b. | to pass laws | c. | to initiate
bills | d. | to declare laws unconstitutional |
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Completion
Complete each
statement.
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The President of the West Virginia Senate also holds the title of
_______________.
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2.
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In West Virginia the _______________ keeps the official records of each
county.
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3.
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In West Virginia, the _______________ collects the taxes in each county.
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4.
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In West Virginia, the _______________ determines the value of property in each
county for the purpose of levying taxes.
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5.
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Municipalities of fewer than 2,000 residents have a _______________ form of
government.
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Matching
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Match the term with its definition. a. | apportionment | g. | progressive
tax | b. | census | h. | regressive tax | c. | excise tax | i. | revenue | d. | expenditure | j. | sales tax | e. | felony | k. | severance tax | f. | misdemeanor | l. | use tax |
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sources of income
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2.
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luxury tax on goods like gasoline, liquor, cigarettes
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3.
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tax on goods purchased outside West Virginia
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4.
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tax on people according to their income
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5.
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tax on goods purchased inside West Virginia
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act of distributing something proportionally according to a plan
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a serious crime like murder or robbery
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8.
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tax on the amount and volume of natural resources taken from Earth
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a count of people every ten years
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10.
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tax that has more impact on poorer people who spend more on consumer
goods
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11.
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sources of spending
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12.
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a less serious crime
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Essay
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How does the governor influence the legislative process in West Virginia?
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