Chief justice is the presiding judge of a court that has several judges, such as the Supreme Court of the United States. The chief justice presides over the court, assigns tasks to the members of the court, and is often in charge of general court administration. Although a chief justice has only one vote, the position presents an opportunity for leadership. The President nominates the chief justice of the United States, and the Senate confirms the nomination. In many state courts, the judge who has served the longest time on the bench is designated as chief justice. In some states, the office is rotated.
