West Virginia State Government

Who is the chief executive of state government?

• Secretary of State

• President

• Governor

• State Legislature

Answer explanation

The governor is the head of the state government. Currently, this is Jim Justice.

Which city is the capital of West Virginia?

• Charleston

• Huntington

• Wheeling

• Parkersburg

Answer explanation

Charleston is seat of state government. This is where the Governor must reside and where the state legislature meets to conduct its business.

What is the length of the annual legislative session?

• 40 days

• 20 days

• 60 days

• 100 days

Answer explanation

The state legislature has sixty days to create and pass new laws each year, typically from January through March. If more time is needed, the governor may call a special session.

What is the role of the Lieutenant Governor?

• Head of the State's National Guard

• Deputy to the Governor

• Speaker of the House of Delegates

• President of the State Senate

Answer explanation

The President of the State Senate is given the title of Lieutenant Governor, who also serves as a deputy to the Governor.

What is the lower house in the West Virginia legislature?

Answer explanation

The House of Delegates is composed of one member from each of the 100 delegate districts.

What is the upper house of the West Virginia legislature?

Answer explanation

The State Senate is composed of 34 members, two from each of the 17 senatorial districts across the state.

What are the terms of a state delegate?

• 4 years

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 5 years

Answer explanation

State delegates serve two-year terms and have no term limits.

What are the terms of a State Senator?

• 4 years

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 5 years

Answer explanation

State Senators serve four-year terms and have no term limits.

Describe the State Supreme Court.

Answer explanation

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals is the highest court in the state; it hears appeals from lower courts, oversees all lower courts in the state, and is composed of five members who are elected to twelve-year terms in non-partisan races.

The fiscal year of the state runs from ______ to ______.

Answer explanation

The fiscal year of the state government runs from July 1st through June 30th each year.