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William Howard Taft Supreme Court Chief Justice 1921-1930  Watch Clip |
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William H. Rehnquist Chief Justice 1986-present Watch Clip |
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| William Howard Taft is the only president to have also served as chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, and he did so after his presidency. Some people raised concerns about a politician's ability to serve in a non-partisan role. However, President Taft is remembered as an effective administrator and a detail-oriented person, which accounts for much of his success as chief justice of the Supreme Court where he served in the 1920s. | William H. Rehnquist, the current chief justice has some distinct duties. He presides over the Court as well as other federal organizations. However, he also shares some responsibilities with the associate justices, like asking questions in oral argument and writing decisions in cases. | ||||||||||||||||
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