Government
The legislative, judicial, and executive branches.
This is the reason we have three branches of government that have their own powers.
We did not want to be ruled over by a king again.
What is a county seat?
A county seat is the center of the county government, typically at the city in which a county courthouse is located.
What two groups make up congress?
The Senate and House of Representatives/Delegates.
This man is the current governor of West Virginia.
Jim Justice.
When did West Virginia become a state in the Union?
June 20th, 1863.
What is the county seat of Wetzel County?
New Martinsville.
What are the requirements for being a senator at the federal level?
A senator must be at least 30, a citizen of the United States for at least nine years, and a resident of the state they are representing.
This is the amount of senators that represent each state.
What was the three-fifths compromise?
The three fifths compromise was an agreement that stated slaves would only count as 3/5 of a person for the purpose of determining representation.
What does West Virginia spend most of our state budget on?
Health and Human Resources. (44%)
What are the requirements to be the President?
Be a natural-born citizen of the United States, be at least 35 years old, has been a resident of the United States for at least 14 years.
This position fills in the executive branch at the state level.
The governor.
How many states eventually ended up ratifying the United States constitution?
All 13.
Some states have a House of Representatives, what does West Virginia have?
A House of Delegates.
What are the requirements for being in the House of Representatives?
Be at least 25 years old, be a US citizen for at least 7 years, and be a resident of the state you represent.
These are the senators that represent West Virginia at the federal level.
Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito.
Who was the first governor of West Virginia?
Arthur I Boreman.
Where do cities and counties make most of their money?
Taxes and fees (garbage, water, etc)
What kind of election decides our senators and house of representatives members?
A general election.