Understanding the Role of Chief Justices in Various Jurisdictions Quiz - Test Your Knowledge

before William Rehnquist was sworn in as U.S. Chief Justice, John Roberts financed the Woodstock Festival.

Sir Richard Garth was a barrister, MP, Privy Counsellor and Chief Justice of Bengal as well as Lord of the Manor of Morden.

former Chief Justice of Queensland Neal Macrossan's brother and nephew were also Chief Justice as well.

former Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Isaac Blackford (pictured) described the court's decisions in an eight-volume work that earned him the nickname "Indiana Blackstone".

the killing of Aza Gazgireeva, former Deputy Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ingushetia, was described as "brutal" and "brazen".

Justice Leila Seth was the first woman judge on the Delhi High Court and the first woman to become Chief Justice in India.

Philip Whistler Street was a Chief Justice on the Supreme Court of New South Wales, Australia -- as were his son Kenneth and his grandson Laurence.

golf was introduced to Singapore by Sir John Tankerville Goldney in 1891 while he was Chief Justice for the Straits Settlements.

New South Wales Chief Justice Sir Leslie Herron was Australian Father of the year.

Queensland lawyer Mostyn Hanger said it was "a chore" to be Chief Justice.

Frederick Matthew Darley was offered the position of Chief Justice of New South Wales, Australia, twice, and that he refused it the first time as he would earn less money than if he continued to practise as a barrister.

Chief Justice of Queensland John Murtagh Macrossan also had two uncles who were chief justices as well.

Understanding the Role of Chief Justices in Various Jurisdictions

1 Although the title of this top American jurist is, by statute, ________, the office holder is frequently but erroneously referred to as the "Chief Justice of the Supreme Court" as well.

2 For example, the Chief Justice of Canada, if the ________ is unable to perform his or her duties, performs the duties of the Governor General.

3 There can also be a chief justice in the highest court of a constitutive state or even a territory, as it was formerly in Dakota Territory, ________ and the Oregon Territory in the U.S.

4 ________

5 In England and Wales and Northern Ireland, the equivalent position is the ________ and in Scotland the equivalent is the Lord President of the Court of Session.

6 the Supreme Court of Judicature in colonial (British) ________, the Court of Appeals in Maryland.

💡 Interesting Facts

Related Quizzes

Key Events and Figures of 1992

Exploring Adultery: Legal and Cultural Perspectives

Understanding Arson: A Quiz on Fire Crimes

Understanding Legal Roles and Terminology

The Austrian Empire: History and Governance Quiz

Exploring Azerbaijan: A Knowledge Quiz

Exploring Bangkok: A Quiz on the Capital of Thailand

Understanding Bankruptcy and Insolvency