Understanding the International Court of Justice

What is the primary role of the International Court of Justice?

• To advise on economic policies

• To create new international laws

• To settle disputes between states

• To enforce international laws

When was the ICJ established?

• 1945

• 1920

• 1986

• 1960

What was the role of the Permanent Court of International Justice?

• To create new international laws

• To advise on economic policies

• To settle disputes between states

• To enforce peace treaties

What led to the establishment of the ICJ?

• The failure of the PCIJ to prevent World War II

• A decision by the League of Nations

• A global vote by all countries

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

How many judges are there in the ICJ?

• 20

• 12

• 10

• 15

How are ICJ judges elected?

• By the Security Council

• By the UN General Assembly

• By a global vote of all UN member states

• Both the UN General Assembly and the Security Council

What type of cases can the ICJ hear?

• Only disputes between states

• Disputes between states and advisory opinions

• Economic disputes between corporations

• Criminal cases involving state officials

Why is the ICJ located in The Hague, Netherlands?

• It is the headquarters of the UN

• Because it is a neutral country

• All international courts are located there

• Due to historical reasons

How does the ICJ maintain continuity in its bench?

• By having lifetime appointments for judges

• By electing all judges at once

• By staggering the entry of new judges

• By allowing judges to serve indefinitely

What is compulsory jurisdiction in the context of the ICJ?

• Mandatory jurisdiction over all UN member states

• Voluntary submission to the ICJ's jurisdiction

• Jurisdiction over criminal cases only

• Jurisdiction over civil cases only