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Charleston, WV
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West Virginia Branches of Government
Executive Branch:
The first branch is the Executive branch. Its primary function is to carry out or execute the laws made by the Legislature or the Constitution. It also must administer the daily affairs of the state.
Judicial Branch:
The third branch of government is the Judicial branch. The Judiciary is made up of courts -- Supreme, Circuit, the magistrate (local) and municipal (city) courts. The Judicial branch interprets the laws.
Legislative Branch:
The legislative branch is the branch of government that makes the laws. West Virginia's Legislature is a bicameral legislature, meaning there are two houses of the legislature. Our Legislature is divided into a Senate, with 34 members, and House of Delegates, with 100 members.
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