Consider the following statements regarding the International Court of Justice ICJ 1 It is the princ...........

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Consider the following statements regarding the International Court of Justice (ICJ):

1.It is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.

2.Of the six principal organs of the United Nations, it is the only one not located in New York (United States of America).

3.The Court is composed of 15 judges, who are elected for terms of office of five years by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2 only

1 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

option a

The International Court of Justice is the only international court that adjudicates general disputes between nations, and gives advisory opinions on international legal issues.
It is one of the six organs of the United Nations, and is located in The Hague, Netherlands.
The International Court of Justice is composed of 15 judges elected to nine-year terms of office by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council.

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