Q526
The term of office of a Judge of the International Court of Justice is
A.
five years
B.
six years
C.
nine years
AnswerD.
ten years
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The term of office of a Judge of the International Court of Justice is nine years. 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. These organs vote simultaneously but separately. In order to be elected, a candidate must receive an absolute majority of the votes in both bodies.