Question 57 of 128 American Government

Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

Answers USCIS accepts

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

Give the name of the Chief Justice serving at the time of your interview. USCIS lists the current name at uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates.

This answer changes. You must give the name of the person in office on the day of your interview. Check it just before: uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates

As of October 31, 2026: John G. Roberts, Jr. (in office since September 29, 2005).

See every answer that changes and how to check it

What it means

The Chief Justice leads the Supreme Court and is appointed for life, so this name changes rarely, but you should still check before your interview.

Find the current name on the USCIS test updates page.

West facade of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., with marble columns and the words Equal Justice Under Law — The U.S. Supreme Court building, the highest court in the United States. Photo: Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress (public domain).

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Official source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version). Last checked: 2026-10-31.