Elected Officials
What does the governor do?
He oversees the governmen.
How do you pass a bill?
you get both houses to approve it.
What is the name of the two houses of congress in WV?
The Senate and the House of Delegates.
what is a census?
An act of counting people.
What does the school superintendent do?
They call snow days and oversees the school.
How do you amendment the state constitution? (there is two right answers)
you get a 2/3 vote in congress or the public approves it in a vote.
How many house members are there
100
What is a felony?
A serious crime like murder or robing a bank punishable by prison
They defend legal actions.
Who does the bill go to in state government once the congress has approved it?
The governor.
how many senate districts are in WV?
17
What is a use tax?
A tax on item.
What does the Chief Justice do?
Oversees the courts.
what percent got vote do you need to undo a veto in state government?
2/3’s
Number of senators in WV?
34
What is a excise tax?
Tax on gas and stuff.
What does the state auditor do?
He is the state bookkeeper.
Who do unincorporated cites rely on for fire and police?
couny government.
How long is regular session of The WV legislature?
60 day.
What is a preamble?
The introduction to a important paper.