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A magistrate judge.Another View: Define specifically what you are referring to by the use of the phrase, "administer justice."Also: Are you referring to US District Court or to a State District Court.In the US District Court system there are both Magistrate's and Judges.More specifics about what is being asked must be known before an answer can be given.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
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The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court performs this function at planned inauguration ceremonies. If the president dies and the vice-president has to be sworn unexpectedly, the oath may be administered by anyone legally able to administer an oath- such as a judge, or even a Justice of the Peace.
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court administers the oath to the President. There is no designated person to swear in the vice-president, however. That is up to the Vice President elect.
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
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