Second Semester 2015 Final review
The type of Coal mined in West Virginia. bituminous
What was West Virginia's first major industry? salt
This economy is based on supply and demand. market economy
The government controls this economy. command economy
This economy is based on customs, habits and beliefs traditional economy
What court order is brought to determine if a person is being held lawfully? writ of habeas corpus
What is a group of citizens chosen to hear evidence in a legal case and to make a decision based on the evidence presented? jury
What is it called when the government takes private property for public use? eminent domain
What group of people is appointed by the court to determine if enough evidence exist to issue an indictment? grand jury
What refers to the rules established by courts to protect a persons rights? due process
Proportional representation is based on what? population
In 2015, West Virginia's two senators. Joe Manchin and Shelly Moore Capito
In 2015, who are West Virginia's members of the U.S. House of Representatives? David Mckinley, Alex Mooney and Evan Jenkins
The U.S. House of Representatives has a total of how many members? 435
The U.S. Senate has a total of how many members? 100
To bring charges against a public official while that person is still in office. impeach
The President of the United States is officially elected by who? Electoral College
What is the highest court in the land? The U.S. Supreme Court
What is the term of a justice of the United States Supreme Court? life
What is the term of a U.S. Senator? 6 years
What is the ability to declare an act of Congress unconstitutional? judicial review
What is the term of a member of the U.S. House of Representatives? 2 years
What branch of government settles disputes between federal and state governments? The Judicial Branch
What branch of government has the power to tax? The Legislative Branch
How can the President check Congress? May veto bills
The West Virginia Legislature consist of what two houses? The Senate and House of Delegates
What is the total number of State Senators? 34
What is the total number of House of Delegates members? 100
What is the term of a state senator? 4 years
What is the term of a member of the House of Delegates? 2 years
When do regular sessions of the Legislature begin? The second Wednesday in January
How long does the regular session last? 60 days
If the Governor’s office becomes vacant, who acts as governor until the vacancy is filled? President of the Senate
The governor, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, commissioner of agriculture, attorney general, and state superintendent of schools are collectively known as the- Board of Public Works
Chief election officer and the keeper of the Great Seal are duties of what office? Secretary of State
Who represents the state in court cases and provides legal opinions and advise to state officials? Attorney General
How many justices are on the highest court? five
What is the length of the term for justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals? 12 years
What is West Virginia’s only trial court of record? Circuit Court
What tax usually generates the largest amount of revenue for the state? personal income tax
What is the practice of spending more money than one has? It is prohibited by the West Virginia constitution? deficit spending
Who is the current West Virginia Superintendent of Schools? Michael Martirano
Who was elected West Virginia’s first governor? Arthur Boreman
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Land and permanent structures on the land real property
Movable items such as automobiles Personal property
An estimate of the worth of property property assessment
The center of county government county seat
There are a total of how many counties in West Virginia? 55
keeps the official records of the county, such as the records of births and deaths. County Clerk
a political unit smaller than the county Municipality
Enforces the law, collects property taxes Sheriff
The least populous county in West Virginia is - Wirt
The last county formed in the state Mingo County
Who led an early slave revolt. His revolt was put down by the Virginia milita and he and his followers were hanged. Nat Turner
Who wrote a pamphlet that took a stand against slavery? He supported the idea of allowing slavery in the east and not in the west. Henry Ruffner
What were people who wanted to end slavery called? abolitionist
In 1809, what law did the Virginia General Assembly pass to be used to educate the state children? Literary Fund
What is the oldest college still operating in West Virginia? Bethany
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Who developed a steam- powered boat which he demonstrated on the Potomac? James Rumsey
Who was West Virginia’s premier bridge builder? Lemuel Chenoweth
This road was sometimes called The Midland Trail and ran from Lewisburg to Charleston and later extended to the Ohio River at the Guyandotte. Kanawha Turnpike
This road ran from Cunberland, Maryland to Wheeling and today in known as US 40. National Road
What became a social center at White Sulphur Springs? The Greenbrier
What was built because of problems with the ferry at the end of the National Road? Wheeling Suspension Bridge
This bridge collapsed on December 15, 1967 killing 47 people. The Silver Bridge at Point Pleasant
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a network of houses and safe places used to help slaves from the South escape to freedom in the North or Canada underground railroad
the principle that the rights and responsibilities of the states should take precedence over the rights and responsibilities of the federal gover nment states’ rights
the right of those living within an area to decide upon an issue, such as whether to allow slavery popular sovereignty
What was the biggest and most serious disagreement between northern and southern states? slavery
What name did John Brown use while planning his strategy? Issac Smith
What do we call a person who suffers death in support of a belief, cause, or principle? martyr
Who was the governor of the Restored Government of Virginia? Francis Pierpont
What political party was established to oppose slavery? Republican
Who was the senator who amended the West Virginia Statehood Bill to make it acceptable to both sides of Congress? Waitman Willey
West Virginia officially became a state on what date? June 20, 1863
What number state is West Virginia? 35th
Who was the Union General that was sent into western Virginia with 20,000 troops to protect the B&O Railroad? George McCelellan
What was the battle at Philippi often called because the Southern soldiers fled so quickly. Philippi Races
Who was the Union General that attacked and defeated the Confederates at Rich Mountain. This victory changed the future of northwestern Virginia and led to the formation of the state. William Rosecrans
Who was the Confederate General that won the Battle of Scary Creek and then crossed and burned the Gauley Bridge? Henry Wise
What is the name of the battle when Confederate General Floyd attacked Union forces at Kessler's Cross Lanes. They were attacked during breakfast and were completely routed. Battle of Forks and Spoons
Who was the Confederate General who led a daring raid throughout the state, confiscating money and seizing large quantities of arms. He had the advantage of being familiar with the area. Albert Jenkins
Where was Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson born? Clarksburg
At what battle did Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson receive his famous nickname? Bull Run
Who was the female spy from Martinsburg, her information helped General Jackson defeat Union forces at Strasburg. Belle Boyd
Who was the female confederate guerrilla or bushwhacker? Nancy Hart