2008 test · Question 40 of 100
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Official USCIS answers
- John Roberts
- John G. Roberts, Jr.
This answer changes with elections or appointments. Check uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates before your interview.
Why this is the answer
The Chief Justice leads the Supreme Court, the highest court in the country. John Roberts took this position in 2005 and still holds it, so he is the current Chief Justice.
💡 Memory tip: Remember 'Roberts Rules' — he rules over the Supreme Court.
This is the 2008 test, for N-400s filed before October 20, 2025. Filed on or after that date? Use the 2025 test.
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Source: USCIS, Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test (rev. 01/19).