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What is the term of office of the Judges of the International Court of Justice?
Question

What is the term of office of the Judges of the International Court of Justice?

A.

5 years

B.

7 years

C.

9 years

D.

15 years

Correct option is C


Judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) are elected for a term of 9 years. They can be re-elected and serve to settle disputes between states and provide advisory opinions on international legal issues.
Information Booster
The ICJ consists of 15 judges, and every three years, one-third of the seats are up for election to ensure continuity.
Additional Knowledge
· 5 and 7 years: Terms for offices in other international organizations.
· 15 years: Not applicable to ICJ judges.

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