Which of the following is TRUE about the chief justice of the Supreme Court?

Question

A.
He/she is the only justice who is allowed to write majority decisions.
B.
The chief justice administers the Presidential Oath of Office.
C.
He/she must always side with the majority in a Supreme Court decision.
D.
The chief justice has more power than the associate justices.

Answer 1

The statement that is TRUE about the chief justice of the Supreme Court is:

B. The chief justice administers the Presidential Oath of Office.

Explanation:

• Statement A is false because any justice can write majority decisions, not just the chief justice.
• Statement C is false because the chief justice is not required to side with the majority; they can choose to dissent.
• Statement D is misleading; while the chief justice has certain administrative responsibilities and a prominent role, they do not have more power in terms of voting than the associate justices. Each justice's vote carries equal weight.