Civics test question 57 of 128 · System of Government
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Official USCIS answers
Give any one of these answers.
- The current Chief Justice of the United States
Current answer: John Roberts
Current as of May 26, 2026. USCIS asks for the person serving on the day of your interview.
Why this is the answer
This answer can change when there is a new Chief Justice. Applicants should know the Chief Justice serving at the time of the interview.
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Answers that are not correct
These wrong answers are common mix-ups. They are not accepted at the interview.
- Elena Kagan
- Samuel Alito
- Clarence Thomas
- Sonia Sotomayor
More questions on this topic
- 54. How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
- 55. How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
- 56. Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
- 58. Name one power that is only for the federal government.
- 59. Name one power that is only for the states.
- 60. What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
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