Question

name: abby signature date: 2 - 2 - 26 worksheet chapter 2: state and local government in west virginia section 2: the three branches of state government do you know your state government? directions: west virginia’s government is more than just offices and a capitol building. it is people. how well do you know the people who are in charge of our state government? test your research skills by identifying the people who were elected to hold the offices listed below and identify one major function or duty of each person. chart with rows for governor, secretary of state, state treasurer, state auditor, attorney general, commissioner of agriculture, senate president/lieutenant governor, speaker, house of delegates, chief justice, supreme court of appeals, state school superintendent; each row has columns for name and duty

Explanation:

The information is based on West Virginia's current (as of 2025) elected state officials and their core constitutional/statutory duties:

1. Governor: Head of the executive branch, oversees state agencies.
2. Secretary of State: Manages state elections and official records.
3. State Treasurer: Manages the state's financial assets and funds.
4. State Auditor: Conducts audits of state government finances.
5. Attorney General: Serves as the state's top legal officer, representing West Virginia in legal matters.
6. Commissioner of Agriculture: Regulates and supports the state's agricultural industry.
7. Senate President/Lieutenant Governor: Presides over the state Senate, acts as governor if the governor is unable to serve.
8. Speaker, House of Delegates: Presides over the state House of Delegates, sets legislative agenda.
9. Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Appeals: Leads the state's highest court, oversees the judicial branch.
10. State School Superintendent: Oversees the state's public K-12 education system.

Answer:

Position	Name	Duty
Secretary of State	Mac Warner	Administer state elections
State Treasurer	Riley Moore	Manage state financial assets
State Auditor	JB McCuskey	Audit state government finances
Attorney General	Patrick Morrisey	Serve as state's legal counsel
Commissioner of Agriculture	Kent Leonhardt	Regulate state agriculture industry
Senate President/Lieutenant Governor	Craig Blair	Preside over state Senate
Speaker, House of Delegates	Roger Hanshaw	Lead House of Delegates agenda
Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Appeals	Beth Walker	Lead state's highest court
State School Superintendent	Michele Blatt	Oversee public K-12 education