A quorum of judges shall suffice to the constitute International Court of Justice.
Correct answer: C. nine
- A. five
- B. seven
- C. nine
- D. eleven
Explanation
Article 25(3) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice requires a quorum of nine judges. The Court has fifteen judges, but nine are sufficient to constitute it for hearing a case.
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