American GovernmentQuestion 41 of 128
How can you find out who the Chief Justice of the United States is now?
a.The Chief Justice leads the Supreme Court; look up the current name at supremecourt.gov
b.The Chief Justice is always the Vice President
c.The Chief Justice is elected by voters each year
d.The Chief Justice is chosen by the Speaker of the House
Explanation
The Chief Justice is the head of the Supreme Court and the federal judiciary. Because the officeholder changes over time, verify the current name at supremecourt.gov. The Chief Justice is nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
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