The U.S. Constitution establishes the position of Chief Justice in Article III, which outlines the judicial branch of the government. It states that the Supreme Court, which includes the Chief Justice and other justices, has the power to interpret laws and adjudicate legal disputes. The Constitution does not specify the duties of the Chief Justice in detail, but it implicitly grants the Chief Justice a leadership role in the Court and the responsibility of presiding over trials of impeachment in the Senate. The Chief Justice is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
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