The Judges of the ICJ are:
Correct answer: B. elected by the Security council and the General Assembly
- A. Elected by the Security Council
- B. elected by the Security council and the General Assembly
- C. Appointed by the Secretary General in consultation with five permanent members of the Security Council
- D. None of these
Explanation
ICJ judges are elected separately by the UN General Assembly and the Security Council, not appointed by the Secretary-General. This dual election is designed to give the Court broad institutional legitimacy.
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