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  1. The West Virginia state legislature is called the West Virginia Legislature; what are its two chambers?

    Answer: Senate and House of Delegates

    West Virginia's bicameral legislature consists of the Senate (34 members) and the House of Delegates (100 members), which together form the West Virginia Legislature.

  2. How many members serve in the West Virginia Senate?

    Answer: 34 members

    The West Virginia Senate has 34 members who serve four-year terms, with elections staggered so roughly half the seats are up every two years.

  3. The West Virginia Governor serves a term of how many years and is limited to how many consecutive terms?

    Answer: 4 years, 2 consecutive terms

    The Governor of West Virginia serves a four-year term and is constitutionally limited to two consecutive terms, though non-consecutive additional terms are allowed.

  4. What is the name of the document that serves as the supreme law of West Virginia state government?

    Answer: The West Virginia Constitution

    The West Virginia Constitution, adopted in 1872, is the fundamental law governing the state, outlining the structure and limits of state government.

  5. Which branch of West Virginia state government is headed by the Supreme Court of Appeals?

    Answer: Judicial branch

    The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals is the highest court in the state and heads the judicial branch of West Virginia's state government.

  6. West Virginia's Supreme Court of Appeals has how many justices?

    Answer: 5 justices

    The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals consists of five justices who are elected in statewide elections to twelve-year terms.

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