1689General KnowledgeMedium
Which organs of the United Nations elects judges of the International court of Justice ?
AEconomic & Social council
BSecurity Council & General Assembly
CTrusteship Council & General Assembly
DGeneral Assembly alone
Correct answer
B. Security Council & General Assembly
Explanation
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.