Who currently serves as the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court?

Who currently serves as the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court?

• A. John G. Roberts
• B. Clarence Thomas
• C. Samuel Alito
• D. Stephen Breyer

Answer: (A)

Knowing who serves as Chief Justice means recognizing the head of the Supreme Court and the person who leads Court proceedings and official duties. John G. Roberts Jr. holds that role today, having been nominated by President George W. Bush and serving since 2005. He guides the Court’s operations, including presiding over sessions and often deciding who writes the majority opinion when he is in the majority. The other names listed are Associate Justices, who participate in decisions but do not head the Court. Stephen Breyer previously served as Chief Justice but is retired now, so he is not the current Chief. Roberts is the correct current Chief Justice.

Knowing who serves as Chief Justice means recognizing the head of the Supreme Court and the person who leads Court proceedings and official duties. John G. Roberts Jr. holds that role today, having been nominated by President George W. Bush and serving since 2005. He guides the Court’s operations, including presiding over sessions and often deciding who writes the majority opinion when he is in the majority. The other names listed are Associate Justices, who participate in decisions but do not head the Court. Stephen Breyer previously served as Chief Justice but is retired now, so he is not the current Chief. Roberts is the correct current Chief Justice.