Multiple choice

The judges of the International Court of Justice are elected for a period of

  1. 4 years

  2. 5 years

  3. 7 years

  4. 9 years

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

ICJ judges serve 9-year terms and can be re-elected. The longer term allows judges to decide cases independently without political pressure. Five judges are elected every 3 years to maintain continuity.