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2025 test · Question 57 of 128

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

Answer changes

American Government · System of Government

Current answer

  • John G. Roberts, Jr.

As of September 29, 2026.

On the test, give the name of the person serving on the day of your interview.

USCIS note: Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name of the Chief Justice of the United States.

Our explanation

The Chief Justice is one of the nine Supreme Court justices and leads the Court. The Chief Justice manages the courtroom and leads discussions about cases. Answer with the person serving now.

Remember it

“Chief” means leader: the Chief Justice leads the nine justices.

Source

USCIS 2025 Study Guide (M-1175) p. 31: “One justice on the Supreme Court is called the Chief Justice of the United States.” Duties include “Managing the courtroom” and “Leading discussions.”

Last checked on September 29, 2026.

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