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The Supreme Court of the United States, as an institution, is head of the Judicial branch of government. The Chief Justice of the United States (colloquially known as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court) leads during his tenure.

Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., has presided over the US Supreme Court since 2005.

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Which branch decides if the actions of the executive branch are constitutional?

The judicial branch. The Supreme Court is the Judicial Branch of the US Government.


What branch of government is John Roberts in?

John G. Roberts, Jr. is Chief Justice of the United States (Supreme Court), head of the Judicial Branch of the US government.


What part of the government interprets the laws?

The Judicial Branch, or the federal court system, interprets the law. The US Supreme Court, head of the Judicial Branch, is the ultimate authority on the interpretation of federal law and the constitutionality of any law.


Is the president head of the Judicial branch?

No. The President is head of the Executive Branch of government, which is responsible for enforcing laws (among other things). The Judicial Branch consists of the constitutional courts that interpret and apply laws and ensure their constitutionality. The Supreme Court of the United States is head of the Judicial Branch. The Legislative branch is organized under Congress, and is responsible for enacting laws.


Is the US Supreme Court part of the Judicial branch?

The Supreme Court of the United States, as an institution, is head of the Judicial branch of government. The Chief Justice of the United States (colloquially known as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court) leads during his tenure.The Judicial Branch also includes the other courts created under Article III of the Constitution:US District CourtsUS Bankruptcy CourtsUS Courts of Appeals Circuit CourtsUS Court of International TradeUS Supreme CourtFor more information, see Related Question, below.

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What is the title given to the US Head of Government in the US?

That depends on the branch of government, as there are a number. In the executive branch, it is the President. In the judicial branch, it is the Chief Justice. In the Legislative branch, there are two: the head of the senate is the President of the Senate. The head of the US House of Representatives is the Speaker of the House.


What is Title given to the US Head of Government in the US?

That depends on the branch of government, as there are a number. In the executive branch, it is the President. In the judicial branch, it is the Chief Justice. In the Legislative branch, there are two: the head of the senate is the President of the Senate. The head of the US House of Representatives is the Speaker of the House.


Who is the head of federal government?

While the head of the executive branch of the Federal US Government is the President of the United States, the head of the Judicial branch is the supreme court, and the vice president is considered the head of the Legislative branch.


Is the Supreme Court the Executive Branch Of the Government?

No. The Supreme Court of the United States heads the Judicial branch of government. The President of the United States heads the Executive branch of government. It's False (for short)


What is US Supreme Court part of?

The US Supreme Court is head of the Judicial Branch of the United States federal government.


Which branch decides if the actions of the executive branch are constitutional?

The judicial branch. The Supreme Court is the Judicial Branch of the US Government.


Which branch of US government interprits laws?

The judicial branch.


What branch of government does Obama belong to?

President Obama is in the Executive Branch of the government. (Congress is the Legislative Branch, and the Supreme Court is called the Judicial Branch.)


Why do we have a judicial branch in the US government?

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What branch of government is John Roberts in?

John G. Roberts, Jr. is Chief Justice of the United States (Supreme Court), head of the Judicial Branch of the US government.


What part of the government interprets the laws?

The Judicial Branch, or the federal court system, interprets the law. The US Supreme Court, head of the Judicial Branch, is the ultimate authority on the interpretation of federal law and the constitutionality of any law.


Is the Mississippi Supreme Court in the Judicial branch?

Yes, the Mississippi Supreme Court is in the Judicial branch of the Mississippi State government, part of the state court system. The US Supreme Court is head of the Judicial branch of the federal government, so they are part of two separate court systems.